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Macon, MS vs Columbus, MS

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- Columbus spends 1.9% more per student than Macon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% lower in Columbus than in Macon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbus had 14.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Macon
 Macon, MSColumbus, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,254  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,722$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5394573
 Students per Counselor348  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.21.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews
Abbd · Columbus, MS
Columbus "The Friendly City"
Over 14 years ago

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Batholomew · Columbus, MS
Armpit of the South
Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Linda · Gulfport, MS
Even after 40 years...
Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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