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Chicago, IL vs Pawleys Island, SC

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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

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 Chicago, ILPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$21,907$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508$12,058$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,567$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9712.9716.23
 Students per Librarian14802504573
 Students per Counselor481371530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%0.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.3%100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%9.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.7%1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%85.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%8.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%11.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Chicago    271 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

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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

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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

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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

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Over 13 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

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Over 16 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

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN PAWLEYS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
29585

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