2025 Compare Cities Education:
Macomb, IL vs Effingham, IL

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Highlights
- Effingham spends 10.1% less per student than Macomb.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.1% higher in Effingham than in Macomb. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Effingham had 5.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macomb
 Macomb, ILEffingham, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,690$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,776$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10274573
 Students per Counselor399  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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