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Ankeny, IA vs Clarendon Hills, IL

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- Clarendon Hills spends 54.0% more per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.5% lower in Clarendon Hills than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clarendon Hills had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAClarendon Hills, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Clarendon Hills    3 Reviews

As a long-time resident of Clarendon Hills, I can't help but think the best of this wonderful town. It's truly a safe haven where families thrive and kids grow up with  More

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Over 17 years ago

The people who life here are very friendly. Easy for a new person to make  More

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You can walk to the commuter train with you kids and wave goodbye to them while you pick up a Starbucks. On the way home you can stroll over to Little League or in  More

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