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Rome, NY vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 37.2% less per student than Rome.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.8% higher in Decatur than in Rome. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 11.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rome
 Rome, NYDecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,084  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.4%  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.20.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for Rome    5 Reviews

M · Rome, NY

Rome, NY is one of the best places to race a family ( all ages ) or live here, or camp, be a young at heart (50+to retirement , wonderful fellowships ) and / or be a  More

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Over 8 years ago

Between Lee and Rome, I spend my almost my entire schooling life here. As a kid you never really realize how bad a place might be until you come back as an adult and go  More

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Rome, NY and vicinity is located in a beautiful natural setting in Central New York. Affordable housing and cost of living is complemented by proximity to all-season  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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