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Macon, GA vs Aiken, SC

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Highlights
- Aiken spends 3.3% more per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% higher in Aiken than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Aiken had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon
 Aiken, GAUnited States, SC
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,396  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.76  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor326  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.8%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.3%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
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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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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