2026 Compare Cities Education:
Danville, IL vs Alton, MO

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Highlights
- Alton spends 36.2% less per student than Danville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.6% lower in Alton than in Danville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alton had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Danville
 Danville, ILAlton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,942$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,343  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,174$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5724573
 Students per Counselor565  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Danville    11 Reviews

I have lived in Danville for 3 years. It seems the city is plagued by negative opinions by people who have been here for a long time! It does seem that it has changed  More

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I'm Rev David Warren from 1st Responders in Christ Ministry here in Danville. I have heard from many say the blacks are cause of the crimes in Danville, I dissagree, I  More

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I've lived in/near Danville my entire life. My family had a small business here. It used to be a very "Mayberry" type of town with children riding their bikes, playing  More

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Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 20 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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