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Thomaston, GA vs Porterdale, GA

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- Porterdale spends 3.6% more per student than Thomaston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% higher in Porterdale than in Thomaston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Porterdale had 20.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Thomaston
 Thomaston, GAPorterdale, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,153$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,289  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,743$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6064573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock63.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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Harry · Covington, GA
Porterdale Ga is gentrifying in a good way
Over 1 years ago

Porterdale ga is an old mill town with 1900s built cottages and duplexes that are all affordable. I’ve lived in Porterdale 6 years and I moved here to afford a house  More

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Harry · Covington, GA
Porterdale is queer friendly and quiet
Over 1 years ago

I enjoy living in Porterdale because it’s laid back and homely. Porterdale Georgia feels comfortable for me as it is queer friendly. Would love to see a little grocery  More

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Harry · Covington, GA
Porterdale is the next Cabbagetown Atlanta
Over 1 years ago

Porterdale is a developers dream. Porterdale has 3 all brick mill buildings. Much like The Stacks in Cabbagetown, the mill buildings are aesthetically amazing! I’ve  More

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