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Belton, TX vs West Plains, MO

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Highlights
- West Plains spends 17.3% less per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.8% lower in West Plains than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Plains had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton
 Belton, TXWest Plains, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,876$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,776$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8344573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.6%1.5%
Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity  More

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As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have  More

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Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can  More

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Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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Over 16 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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Over 17 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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