2026 Compare Cities Education:
Marion, IL vs Perry, FL

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Highlights
- Perry spends 12.0% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.7% higher in Perry than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Perry had 8.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, ILPerry, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,512$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,976  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,429$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6884573
 Students per Counselor542  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 11 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 19 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 Perry    4 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Although most teachers work with the students and try to keep all students on the same level, this may litit your childs education. Many times there are somewhat  More

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Over 18 years ago

Honestly Buckeye is the only kind of industry in perry. When it rains or even a heavy fog in the morning then it smells terrible because of buckeye. Anywhere near the  More

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Coming from someone who grew up there: There is nothing to do in perry for children or teens. To be quite honest if you move here your kids will most liklely take up  More

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