2025 Compare Cities Education:
Thomson, GA vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 86.4% more per student than Thomson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Chicago than in Thomson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Thomson
 Thomson, GAChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,150  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor351  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Thomson    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Their are not enough nice affordable apartments in Thomson Ga for people with disabilities and families like my self less than  More

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Over 17 years ago

This part of Georgia has a very comfortable climate. Overall and in comparison with other parts of the country, we have exceptional seasonal changes. The summers can  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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