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Apache Junction, AZ vs Joplin, MO

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- Joplin spends 1.6% more per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.6% lower in Joplin than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Joplin had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZJoplin, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,205$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,094$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4754573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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