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Atlanta, GA vs Macon, GA

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Highlights
- Macon spends 2.2% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.6% higher in Macon than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macon had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAUnited States, GA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the  More

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I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with.   More

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Over 4 years ago

Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is  More

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