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Jenison, MI vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake spends 81.5% more per student than Jenison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.1% lower in Grayslake than in Jenison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grayslake had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jenison
 Jenison, MIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,272  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor721  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Jenison    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Jenison is less than 10 min. from Grand Rapids and about a 45 min from both holland and grand haven so I dont know why they have that but its definitely in Metro Grand  More

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Over 18 years ago

There are good schools here and people are pretty friendly. Nice place to raise  More

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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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