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Decatur, GA vs Winchester, VA

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Highlights
- Winchester spends 10.1% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% lower in Winchester than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Winchester had 9.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, GAWinchester, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,810$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,683$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7214573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 Winchester    17 Reviews

I have lived in Winchester for 13 years and I find the locals to be rude, unpleasant and loud. Women worse than men... that's not to say all is bad, the city has some  More

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Over 9 years ago

Worst place I have ever lived. My neighbors hate jemmy since I am not a clone. They do not respect other people's property.I put up a fence and the same day the  More

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I would have to say I agree with much of what another individual wrote: it's like going back in time or living in a place that refuses to adapt to cultural diversity.   More

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