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Macon, GA vs Smyrna, GA

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Highlights
- Smyrna spends 14.6% more per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% higher in Smyrna than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smyrna had 6.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon
 Smyrna, GAUnited States, GA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,675  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.47  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor376  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.8%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  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 Smyrna    9 Reviews

I’ve lived in this city for for three years now. I’ve lived all over and I must say this city gives you a small town feel. Right outside of a large city I feel safe and  More

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Smyrna, Ga is the worst place to live because it is low income with a 10% unemployment rate. Large retailers have left the area with the exception of Walmart. The  More

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The thing about the Smyrna/Vinings area is that you have some very nice areas, that are right next door to a very bad area. I just don't want to pay a ton of money to  More

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