2025 Compare Cities Education:
Madison, WI vs Glencoe, IL

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Highlights
- Glencoe spends 24.2% more per student than Madison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.8% higher in Glencoe than in Madison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Glencoe had 4.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Madison
 Madison, WIGlencoe, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,473  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor415  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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Reviews for Glencoe    4 Reviews

I grew up in Glencoe and recently moved back after I had children so I have a unique perspective. However, I have found that the things I loved (and hated) about Glencoe  More

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I grew up in Glencoe and recently moved back after I had children so I have a unique perspective. However, I have found that the things I loved (and hated) about Glencoe  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is a wonderful village, nice beach, cute little downtown and great library. The people are so friendly and very polite. I am proud to live in this town.  More

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