2026 Compare Cities Education:
Brainerd, MN vs Kansas City, MO

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Highlights
- Kansas City spends 37.2% less per student than Brainerd.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% lower in Kansas City than in Brainerd. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kansas City had 0.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNKansas City, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,945  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor669  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 15 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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