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Mableton, GA vs Decatur, GA

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- Decatur spends 3.5% more per student than Mableton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.3% lower in Decatur than in Mableton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mableton
 Mableton, GADecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,675  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor376  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for Mableton    1 Reviews

Ok, Mableton is in Cobb county, one of the more progressive counties in the metro ATL area. And by progressive, I mean trying to improve its community for the better.   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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