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Macon, GA vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- Boston spends 45.9% less per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.3% higher in Boston than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boston had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon
 Boston, GAUnited States, MA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$23,918  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.25  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.1%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree5.1%  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 Boston    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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