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Pekin, IL vs Helena, MT

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- Helena spends 10.1% less per student than Pekin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% higher in Helena than in Pekin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pekin
 Pekin, ILHelena, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,339$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,758  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,341$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4214573
 Students per Counselor422  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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