2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Galveston, TX

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Highlights
- Galveston spends 7.4% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.6% higher in Galveston than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galveston had 10.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAGalveston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%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 Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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