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Macon, GA vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Fernandina Beach spends 59.1% more per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.2% lower in Fernandina Beach than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fernandina Beach had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon
 Fernandina Beach, GAUnited States, FL
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,193  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.76  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor459  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.5%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  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 Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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