2025 Compare Cities Education:
Chicago, IL vs Pawleys Island, SC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Pawleys Island spends 19.9% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% lower in Pawleys Island than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 15.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago
 Chicago, ILPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

   |    Reply

Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

   |    Reply

I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chicago

Reviews for Pawleys Island    4 Reviews

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AREA IF ONE IS SEEKING A WARM PLACE TO BE AT LEAST 5 OUT OF THE 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THIS AREA HAS DRASTIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES BOTH SEASONALLY &  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Would NOT recommend this area for anyone who is seeking warm weather. This area has similar night-time LOW temps as those of The Northeast Cities. Hence, as in those  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

My family and I relocated from N.J. The schools are not what i expected. If your child is mainstream it is O.K. If you have gifted and talented child your child will be  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Pawleys Island


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.