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Westfield, NJ vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Alpharetta spends 30.4% less per student than Westfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% higher in Alpharetta than in Westfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Westfield
 Westfield, NJAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  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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