2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Marietta, GA

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Highlights
- Marietta spends 3.3% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% higher in Marietta than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marietta had 5.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAMarietta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,877$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,686$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5374573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%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 Marietta    28 Reviews

There is nothing that stands out about Marietta. Except for the fact that there are plenty of churches. You will have to own a car to get around, as most of the suburb  More

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I lived in both Marietta and Kennesaw Georgia in the 90's. It is a traditional sold Southern city with lots of good qualities. The town square is very quaint and there  More

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Over 10 years ago

Marietta is a great place to  More

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