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Cary, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 16.0% more per student than Cary.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.7% higher in Arlington Heights than in Cary. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cary

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 Cary, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,892$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,554$18,508$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,697$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7413.9716.23
 Students per Librarian91314804573
 Students per Counselor578481530
 Grade School Educ.1.4%2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%1.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.1%96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%14.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.4%7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.7%59.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.7%19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%3.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%1.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Cary    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Over 13 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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Over 15 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 6 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 11 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 13 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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