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Ardmore, PA vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 4.2% less per student than Ardmore.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% higher in Arlington Heights than in Ardmore. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ardmore
 Ardmore, PAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,843  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

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Over 19 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

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Over 20 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 13 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 15 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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