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Sparta, WI vs Round Lake, IL

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- Round Lake spends 43.8% more per student than Sparta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.7% higher in Round Lake than in Sparta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Round Lake had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sparta
 Sparta, WIRound Lake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,318  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.48  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor305  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Sparta    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Minnesota, but have lived in Sparta now for 15 years. It has been a wonderful town to raise a family in. There are many public parks and  More

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We have lived here for a few years and I can tell you our 3 bdrm 1 bath house with a minimal yard cost us $80,000. Which you would think is a good deal until the  More

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Reviews for Round Lake    2 Reviews

Round Lake, Illinois is a town that stretches from Route 60 on the southern borders to about Fish Lake Road on the western edge to Route 134 on the northern fringes.   More

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Over 18 years ago

Absolutely without a doubt the worst place in America to live. Property taxes are the highest in the State 3.76 % of value. If you have the misfortune of working in  More

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