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Chatham, IL vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- Alton spends 10.5% less per student than Chatham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% higher in Alton than in Chatham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alton had 9.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chatham
 Chatham, ILAlton, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,939$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,302$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock58374573
 Students per Counselor860  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Chatham    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Over all very good. Usually just a few severe storms and two or three heavy snow falls (8in). Seldomly snows be for Christmas. Most of the severe weather happens just  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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