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Covington, LA vs Bolingbrook, IL

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Highlights
- Bolingbrook spends 36.3% more per student than Covington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.2% lower in Bolingbrook than in Covington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bolingbrook had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Covington
 Covington, LABolingbrook, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,169$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,092  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,784$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14914573
 Students per Counselor457  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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Reviews for Bolingbrook    10 Reviews

I agree with everything you wrote! I'm anxious to get out of my neighborhood! Houses around me are falling apart and yards are a mess! I've been here over 30 years and  More

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Over 12 years ago

The community in which I live is diverse which is very important to me and my family. Great schools! The high school is a Grammy award winning school for they great  More

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Over 13 years ago

I am recently a Mom again after over 20 years and I want a safe, quiet community to raise my daughter. A community of working middle-class who value  More

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