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Irmo, SC vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- Buffalo Grove spends 42.4% more per student than Irmo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.7% lower in Buffalo Grove than in Irmo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Buffalo Grove had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Irmo
 Irmo, SCBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,952  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Irmo    9 Reviews
Stephen · Calera, AL
A hidden gem in an up and coming state.
Over 7 years ago

I grew up in near Annapolis MD but lived in both Savannah and Atlanta GA for twenty years. Moved to Columbia in 2009 working in IT for SC Dept of Education. Had an  More

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jmd · Irmo, SC
Evenly situated between the beach and the mountain
Over 14 years ago

...there's something for  More

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Thomas  · Irmo, SC
Moving to Irmo
Over 16 years ago

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
Over 12 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

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Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
Over 18 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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