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Clayton, MO vs Renton, WA

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- Renton spends 43.8% more per student than Clayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.3% higher in Renton than in Clayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Clayton
 Clayton, MORenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.79.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree12.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews

St Louis summers are hot and humid...Fall and spring are not very friendly to people with allergies.. Winter is  More

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The weather in St Louis can be hot and humid in the summer. Cold in the  More

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St. Louis in general has an extremely affordable cost of living. Housing is under the nat'l average, as is gasoline. Food, restaurants and entertainment is all  More

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Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 9 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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