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Vienna, VA vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 18.3% less per student than Vienna.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Decatur than in Vienna. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Vienna
 Vienna, VADecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.73.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for Vienna    14 Reviews

I grew up in Vienna, on a farm, and while the town has grown and changed quite a bit since those days, it still has a small town vibe and strong sense of community.  More

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Over 11 years ago

Vienna, VA is a nice community and town, but it ain't cheap. As we have started looking for places to retire, I have found out that the property taxes we pay here are  More

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Over 13 years ago

Schools are very good. Our local school (Colvin Run),teaches to a high standard, offers lots of "specials" and has a strong character education program. My kids love  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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