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Tyler, TX vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta spends 25.5% more per student than Tyler.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.4% lower in Alpharetta than in Tyler. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 10.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tyler
 Tyler, TXAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,578  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Upon reading numerous reviews on living in Tyler TX, after I and my family moved here!!!! I really wish I had read before leaving my home state to come here. Most of the  More

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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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