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Amarillo, TX vs Chesterfield, MO

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- Chesterfield spends 15.4% more per student than Amarillo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% higher in Chesterfield than in Amarillo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chesterfield had 15.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Amarillo
 Amarillo, TXChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,403  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 18 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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