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Springfield, MO vs Danville, IL

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Highlights
- Danville spends 37.1% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.9% higher in Danville than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Danville had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MODanville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,163$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,220$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11304573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Danville    11 Reviews

I have lived in Danville for 3 years. It seems the city is plagued by negative opinions by people who have been here for a long time! It does seem that it has changed  More

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I'm Rev David Warren from 1st Responders in Christ Ministry here in Danville. I have heard from many say the blacks are cause of the crimes in Danville, I dissagree, I  More

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I've lived in/near Danville my entire life. My family had a small business here. It used to be a very "Mayberry" type of town with children riding their bikes, playing  More

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