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Richton Park, IL vs Pontiac, IL

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- Pontiac spends 15.5% less per student than Richton Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.8% lower in Pontiac than in Richton Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pontiac had 9.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Richton Park
 Richton Park, ILPontiac, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,512$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22304573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Richton Park    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Looking to move away. There was a break in a few months ago then I got robbed at gun point and  More

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Reviews for Pontiac    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Wonderful place, great attractions, nice parks. Overall a great  More

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Over 18 years ago

Small museum concerning route 66 but  More

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