2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Carefree, AZ

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Highlights
- Carefree spends 26.4% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.7% higher in Carefree than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carefree had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GACarefree, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%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 Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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