2024 Compare Cities Education:
Atlanta, GA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg spends 9.0% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.8% higher in Harrisburg than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 10.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$14,386$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.815.8416.23
 Students per Librarian57010044573
 Students per Counselor397390530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%11.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%22.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%0.6%1.5%
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 1 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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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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