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Lubbock, TX vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake spends 96.3% more per student than Lubbock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% lower in Grayslake than in Lubbock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grayslake had 9.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  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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