2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Charlotte, NC

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Highlights
- Charlotte spends 12.1% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.0% higher in Charlotte than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlotte had 6.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GACharlotte, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,250$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11494573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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