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Gurnee, IL vs Mason City, IL

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- Mason City spends 29.1% less per student than Gurnee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% lower in Mason City than in Gurnee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mason City had 9.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gurnee
 Gurnee, ILMason City, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,403$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8104573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews
Marie · Grayslake, IL
Run. Run as fast and as far away as possible.
Over 14 years ago

We moved here four years ago from Evanston, IL and I have to say it's been the worst experience of my life. The people here are closed minded, rude, homophobic, racist.  More

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Abhd · Gurnee, IL
Gurnee, IL - Very glad to have moved here.
Over 18 years ago

Gurnee is a relatively new community. Incorporated in 1927, it remained a primarily rural, small town until the 1970's. It was at about this time that the growth and  More

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Reviews for Mason City    2 Reviews
Giovanni · Mason City, IL
Cute commuter town.
Over 5 years ago

Very cute commuter town, everyone is super friendly. Safe place to bring children up, short commute to Lincoln, and interstate 55. After living in the rat race in a  More

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Jule  · Newton, NC
Almost like Mayberry
Over 17 years ago

Mason City, IL is a quaint, beautiful town. The folks that live there are very proud of the town's history. Local residents are working together to keep the city's  More

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