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Zion, IL vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 52.9% less per student than Zion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% higher in Jackson than in Zion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Zion
 Zion, ILJackson, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,517$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,444$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Zion    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I spent part of my childhood in Zion, moved away for 10 years, then came back while commuting to SAIC in Chicago. The town hadn't changed much. But in the last couple  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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