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Marion, IL vs Sanford, NC

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- Sanford spends 21.6% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% lower in Sanford than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sanford had 13.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, ILSanford, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,256$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,976  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,971$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10704573
 Students per Counselor542  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews
Rosalyn · Ogden, UT
crime
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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josh · Marion, IL
marion growth ideas
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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Ami · Sanford, NC
Housing in Sanford, NC
Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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