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Jackson, TN vs Bolingbrook, IL

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- Bolingbrook spends 72.2% more per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.3% lower in Bolingbrook than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bolingbrook had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, TNBolingbrook, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,169$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,503  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,784$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14914573
 Students per Counselor364  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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Reviews for Bolingbrook    10 Reviews

I agree with everything you wrote! I'm anxious to get out of my neighborhood! Houses around me are falling apart and yards are a mess! I've been here over 30 years and  More

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Over 13 years ago

The community in which I live is diverse which is very important to me and my family. Great schools! The high school is a Grammy award winning school for they great  More

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Over 14 years ago

I am recently a Mom again after over 20 years and I want a safe, quiet community to raise my daughter. A community of working middle-class who value  More

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