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Skokie, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan spends 11.6% more per student than Skokie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% lower in Waukegan than in Skokie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waukegan had 16.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Skokie
 Skokie, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Skokie    1 Reviews
Christian · Skokie, IL
A Possible Alternative to Chicago
Over 4 years ago

2024 rewrite: I've lived in this place since when I was 5, from Chicago. Pros: Good Schools, Friendly People, and not much crime. Most of the time, Skokie is  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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