2025 Compare Cities Education:
Baraboo, WI vs St. Joseph, MO

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Highlights
- St. Joseph spends 39.0% less per student than Baraboo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% higher in St. Joseph than in Baraboo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Joseph had 2.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Baraboo
 Baraboo, WISt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,061  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,826$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18884573
 Students per Counselor343  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Baraboo    4 Reviews

Overall I think Baraboo is a great place. The economy hasn't been all that great lately, but there are good jobs in the area. This is extremely true if you have a good  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here several years ago and have never regretted it. Progressive government, good schools and churches. Near enougn to Madison and yet far enough away to be  More

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Over 16 years ago

It seems in Baraboo,WI the cost keeps going up, but the jobs or pay  More

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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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