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

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Highlights
- Davidson spends 12.1% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.0% higher in Davidson than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Davidson had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GADavidson, 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.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%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 Davidson    3 Reviews

We just moved here from Chicago about six months ago after visiting Charlotte several time because our son attends UNCC. We happened to visit Davidson to find a new  More

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Over 13 years ago

Granted we just moved to Davidson just a few weeks ago but we find it to be one of the best all-around cities to live in. Close to Charlotte, you have the benefit of  More

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Over 19 years ago

Moved to NC from  More

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