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Franklin, KY vs St. Charles, IL

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- St. Charles spends 54.8% more per student than Franklin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.6% lower in St. Charles than in Franklin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Charles had 6.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Franklin
 Franklin, KYSt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,588$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,888  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13524573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

I've been here, for at least 7 years; it's the worst town I've ever lived in. Most people here are boring, there's little-to-nothing to do, and here I am, stuck to  More

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Moved here in April 2018 from Southern CA...best move we ever made! Great place to retire...LOW cost of living, low taxes, cheap gas, great schools & restaurants,  More

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Over 10 years ago

I recently visited Franklin for 3 days 7-24-2015 It was hot 90-95 degrees but not humid, definitely not unbearable. And I live in Ohio! Memphis is unbearable. I talked  More

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Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

good  More

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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

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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

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