2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, GA vs Palmetto, FL

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Highlights
- Palmetto spends 15.9% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.9% higher in Palmetto than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palmetto had 13.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,076$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,291$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9484573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%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.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%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 Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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