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Fishers, IN vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 2.5% more per student than Fishers.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.0% lower in Decatur than in Fishers. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 2.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fishers
 Fishers, INDecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,578  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor1344  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.66.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for Fishers    13 Reviews

I am a single male in his 20's who moved here for work. I bought a nice 4 bedroom house for dirt cheap. Unfortunately I'm not sure if that was the right move. Nightlife  More

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I moved to Fishers 2 1/2 years ago for a new job in nearby Indianapolis. Since then I've taken a work from home job, so it doesn't matter where I live. Fishers has been  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fishers, Indiana is a nice town within commute distance from indianapolis. Homes are nice and crime is low. Seasons are mild but I would rather live somewhere with warm  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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