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Saginaw, MI vs Macon, GA

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Highlights
- Macon spends 32.1% more per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% lower in Macon than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macon had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MIUnited States, GA
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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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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