Grading the Cities introduction | Chart index

THE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE PROJECT

Vital Statistics:
 How the 35 Cities Stack Up

School Operation


CITY              CITY
(RANKED BY        OPERATES
REVENUE)          SCHOOL SYSTEM?
New York City     Yes
Los Angeles       No
Washington, D.C.  Yes
Chicago           No**
Philadelphia      No**
San Francisco     No
Detroit           No
Baltimore         Yes
Boston            Yes
Memphis           Yes
Houston           No
Nashville         Yes
San Antonio       No
Jacksonville      No
San Diego         No
Dallas            No
Denver            No
Phoenix           No
Austin            No
Seattle           No
Indianapolis      No
Honolulu          No
San Jose          No
Minneapolis       No
Atlanta           No
Anchorage         Yes
Richmond          Yes
Long Beach        No
Cleveland         No**
Milwaukee         No
Virginia Beach    Yes
Columbus          No
New Orleans       No
Buffalo           Yes
Kansas City, Mo.  No

**Mayor appoints school board
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