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Gadsden, AL vs Macomb, MI

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- Macomb spends 26.6% more per student than Gadsden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.2% lower in Macomb than in Gadsden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 12.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gadsden
 Gadsden, ALMacomb, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,444$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,828  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,894$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10204573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Gadsden    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the  More

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Reviews for Macomb    6 Reviews

I grew up in this area. Harrison TWP witch is much better and with higher taxes than Macomb. Great hospitals, crappy roads, mosquitos, black flies, humid summers,  More

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I’ve lived here all my life and there isn’t barely anything fun to do. It sucks here. Move to New Orleans. It’s fun there.  More

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Macomb Township is a very nice place to raise your family. The area has just about everything to offer. Great restaurants, shopping, movies, boating, and parks. I  More

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