2026 Compare Cities Education:
Twin Falls, ID vs Marion, IL

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Highlights
- Marion spends 56.2% more per student than Twin Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.6% lower in Marion than in Twin Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Twin Falls
 Twin Falls, IDMarion, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,089$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,734  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,805$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.72  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock49244573
 Students per Counselor642  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Twin Falls    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

It is a hub community that is a gateway to the north of Sun Valley and to the south for Jackpot. New High School of 3 years to add to the established one. The hospital  More

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Over 13 years ago

Been living in Twin Falls for 2 plus years, like the people, very friendly. The Canyon is truly beautiful. Nice not to have to battle traffic, have places to walk to,  More

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In my 18 years here, Twin Falls has grown steadily, but all the schools, box stores, grocery stores are still within a 10-15 minute drive of each other. Traffic is a  More

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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 19 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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