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St. Joseph, MO vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 27.0% more per student than St. Joseph.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% lower in Decatur than in St. Joseph. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Joseph

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 St. Joseph, MODecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,307$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,449$13,120$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,826$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9513.8516.23
 Students per Librarian18885664573
 Students per Counselor293315530
 Grade School Educ.3.8%0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%3.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.7%95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%8.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.7%3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.8%74.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.4%23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%11.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%8.5%1.5%

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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 15 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 13 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 14 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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ZIPS IN ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI
64506 64507 64505 64501 64503 64504
ZIPS IN DECATUR, GEORGIA
30030

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