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Sandusky, OH vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 11.6% less per student than Sandusky.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.1% lower in Decatur than in Sandusky. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 10.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sandusky
 Sandusky, OHDecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,316  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor286  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for Sandusky    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  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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