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Fitzgerald, GA vs Grand Rapids, MI

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- Grand Rapids spends 11.0% more per student than Fitzgerald.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.4% higher in Grand Rapids than in Fitzgerald. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Rapids had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fitzgerald
 Fitzgerald, GAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,000  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11244573
 Students per Counselor558  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Fitzgerald    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

One of the best places on earth to visit. The reason I say that isn't because it has anything fancy to go to or super expensive hotels, places to eat or shop, but  More

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Over 8 years ago

This place is sad no work murders not a good place for children the whole town looks like  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hometown, born and raised here. I've seen jobs close down as soon as they open. Only three industries in town where you can make the most money. That averages about 11$  More

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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