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Macon, GA vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Decatur spends 10.8% more per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.2% higher in Decatur than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Decatur had 7.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon
 Decatur, GAUnited States, GA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,120  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.85  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.6%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree11.2%  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 Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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