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Gray, TN vs Downers Grove, IL

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Highlights
- Downers Grove spends 119.5% more per student than Gray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% lower in Downers Grove than in Gray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Downers Grove had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gray
 Gray, TNDowners Grove, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,377  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor394  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Gray    2 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I grew up in Gray Tennessee. I live in Georgia now but my family still lives there and I sure miss  More

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Over 19 years ago

Compared to Houston, Texas, the cost of living is lower. Property taxes are about 70% lower. Car insurance 50% lower and homeowners is 60% lower. Sales tax is 1/4%  More

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Reviews for Downers Grove    5 Reviews

Hi I have been living in Downers Grove since 1988. I used to work in Bank and couple other had been served couple other firms in managerial level. I found the best Tax  More

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Over 13 years ago

Quiet fmily neighborhoods with good  More

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Over 18 years ago

One of the safest places to live in the  More

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