2025 Compare Cities Education:
White Plains, NY vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 30.1% less per student than White Plains.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% higher in Arlington Heights than in White Plains. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 7.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to White Plains
 White Plains, NYArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,367  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for White Plains    8 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The city does a very good job promoting youth sports. They recently upgraded a number of sporting venues including the high school & middle school football fields &  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love living in White Plains there are many activities,reataurants and it's close to New York City.The only draw back to me is the occasional heavy and unpredictable  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a fantastic place to live and I wish I didn't have to move, but now that I'm looking to buy my first home outside my parents house (which was bought for 122,000  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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