2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Afton, WY

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- Afton spends 21.5% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% higher in Afton than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Afton had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAAfton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2584573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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 14 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 15 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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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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