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Decatur, GA vs Trenton, NJ

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Highlights
- Trenton spends 72.6% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% lower in Trenton than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Trenton had 21.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GATrenton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock10.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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