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Freeport, IL vs Pekin, IL

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Highlights
- Pekin spends 13.1% less per student than Freeport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.7% higher in Pekin than in Freeport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pekin had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Freeport
 Freeport, ILPekin, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,068$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,679  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,067$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21414573
 Students per Counselor442  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Freeport    9 Reviews

I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from  More

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I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all  More

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Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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