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Salinas, CA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 5.8% more per student than Salinas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.5% lower in Atlanta than in Salinas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 47.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salinas
 Salinas, CAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,156  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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