2025 Compare Cities Education:
Franklinton, LA vs Decatur, GA

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- Decatur spends 19.6% more per student than Franklinton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.9% lower in Decatur than in Franklinton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 28.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Franklinton
 Franklinton, LADecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,794  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor451  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.18.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for Franklinton    2 Reviews

Franklinton Louisiana is the worst place to live in the entire state. There are too many racist people in KKK membersthe people are poor and they discriminate each other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Franklinton Louisiana is a very nice place to live, however, many of the older, lifelong residents refuse to allow the area to grow. Stores are closing, Dairies are  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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