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Grayslake, IL vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville spends 52.7% less per student than Grayslake.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.1% higher in Gainesville than in Grayslake. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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