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Marion, IL vs Burlington, NC

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Highlights
- Burlington spends 24.1% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Burlington than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Burlington had 10.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, ILBurlington, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,939$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,976  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,180$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7444573
 Students per Counselor542  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 18 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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Reviews for Burlington    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

We live on the edge of Burlington. We are retired. It is 1.5 hours from the Mountains and 2 hrs from the beach. The neighbors are very friendly. There are things to do  More

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