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Macon, GA vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 38.1% more per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% higher in Jackson than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon

Education
 Jackson, GAUnited States, MS
 Expend. per Student$11,517$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,952$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,444$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.0216.23
 Students per Librarian5504573
 Students per Counselor283530
 Grade School Educ.4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 1 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 3 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 Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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ZIPS IN MACON, GEORGIA
31210 31204 31206 31217 31216 31211 31220 31207 31213
ZIPS IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
39212, 39209, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39202, 39203, 39216, 39217, 13 total

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