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Decatur, GA vs Lawrence, KS

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- Lawrence spends 7.4% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Lawrence than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GALawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%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 Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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