2025 Compare Cities Education:
Richmond Hill, GA vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 73.9% more per student than Richmond Hill.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.0% lower in Chicago than in Richmond Hill. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 7.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Richmond Hill
 Richmond Hill, GAChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,745  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor517  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Richmond Hill    4 Reviews

I have lived here for five long years. This is the worst place I have ever lived. There is nothing to do and nowhere to shop. You have to travel thirty minutes to get to  More

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Over 11 years ago

This town is a wonderful place to live. Schools are great - every child receives a quality education. There is no need for private schools because the public school  More

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Over 16 years ago

Wonderful schools - every child gets an education comparable to any private school. A sense of community, low crime, and close to outdoor recreation. And not too far  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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