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Villa Rica, GA vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 26.1% more per student than Villa Rica.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.4% lower in Decatur than in Villa Rica. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Villa Rica
 Villa Rica, GADecatur, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,356$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,560  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5664573
 Students per Counselor418  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.5%1.5%
Reviews for Villa Rica    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Villa Rica with my elderly parents approx 4 years ago from Fla..We have a lovely home that we never could have afforded in Florida, the cost of living is alot  More

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I would like to hear from anyone who has knowledge of the Villa Rica school system. I am interested in the elementary school system and what type of classes and  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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