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El Paso, TX vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 6.1% more per student than El Paso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% lower in Decatur than in El Paso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 17.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to El Paso
 El Paso, TXDecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,583  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor366  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

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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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