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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Decatur, IN vs Bedford, IN

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- Bedford spends 16.5% less per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% lower in Bedford than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bedford had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, INBedford, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,013$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5684573
 Students per Counselor1051  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Decatur    1 Reviews
Amanda · Decatur, IN
outlook not good
Over 17 years ago

Major life line factories in this town are laying off big time. I know the unemployment rate is much higher than listed, because hundreds of people are being laid off  More

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Reviews for Bedford    3 Reviews
Ashton · Orleans, IN
bruh
Over 7 years ago

OMPARE COST OF  More

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Bp · Bedford, IN
Environmental Health Concerns
Over 16 years ago

Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Kathleen · Bedford, IN
Quality of life
Over 18 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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