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Decatur, GA vs Lexington, KY

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- Lexington spends 4.3% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.7% lower in Lexington than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lexington had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GALexington, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,980$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,210$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6474573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%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  Unlock3.4%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 Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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