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Bismarck, ND vs Macon, GA

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- Macon spends 6.6% more per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% higher in Macon than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macon had 6.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDUnited States, GA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  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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