2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 13.3% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% lower in Atlanta than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%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 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 2 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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