2025 Compare Cities Education:
Arlington Heights, IL vs Dale City, VA

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Highlights
- Dale City spends 34.5% less per student than Arlington Heights.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% higher in Dale City than in Arlington Heights. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dale City had 12.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington Heights
 Arlington Heights, ILDale City, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,340$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,845$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9584573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 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 12 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 14 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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Reviews for Dale City    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

The area has a more moderate climate than in the mid-west. Not nearly as good as southern California or the West in general, however. There aren't too many days in the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Not just Dale City, but the entire area of Northern Virginia is incredibly crowded. Traffic is a nightmare, affecting quality of life. Don't even want to travel in the  More

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