2024 Compare Cities Education:
Kinston, NC vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 114.2% more per student than Kinston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.0% lower in Chicago than in Kinston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 6.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kinston
 Kinston, NCChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,227$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,792$18,508$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,729$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1813.9716.23
 Students per Librarian56414804573
 Students per Counselor319481530
 Grade School Educ.5.4%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%6.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.80.9%86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%17.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.8%5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.7%41.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.5%12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%3.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 12 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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