2026 Compare Cities Education:
Galveston, TX vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Macomb spends 39.7% more per student than Galveston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.9% lower in Macomb than in Galveston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 12.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Galveston
 Galveston, TXMacomb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,571$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,827  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,739$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31774573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.0%1.5%
Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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