2025 Compare Cities Education:
Florence, SC vs St. Charles, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- St. Charles spends 26.8% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% higher in St. Charles than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Charles had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, SCSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,588$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13524573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

   |    Reply

Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Florence

Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

good  More

   |    Reply

Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of St. Charles


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.