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Macon, GA vs Fitzgerald, GA

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Highlights
- Fitzgerald spends 20.4% more per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.7% higher in Fitzgerald than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fitzgerald had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon
 Fitzgerald, GAUnited States, GA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,000  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.67  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor558  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.1%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.5%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  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 Fitzgerald    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

One of the best places on earth to visit. The reason I say that isn't because it has anything fancy to go to or super expensive hotels, places to eat or shop, but  More

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Over 8 years ago

This place is sad no work murders not a good place for children the whole town looks like  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hometown, born and raised here. I've seen jobs close down as soon as they open. Only three industries in town where you can make the most money. That averages about 11$  More

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