2025 Compare Cities Education:
Compton, CA vs Nevada, MO

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Highlights
- Nevada spends 40.2% less per student than Compton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.8% lower in Nevada than in Compton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Nevada had 41.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Compton
 Compton, CANevada, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,424$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,712$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9404573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 10 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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Reviews for Nevada    3 Reviews

After having lived in San Diego and St. Louis moving to Nevada has been quite enjoyable. My commute is short and the pace of life is perfect. Cost of living here is  More

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Over 19 years ago

There is Las Vegas and then, there is Northern Nevada (Reno-Sparks). I can't speak for Vegas because I hate it there, but living in Northern Nevada, I can say that crime  More

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Over 19 years ago

How safe is Nevada streets? And where is the safest places and streets to  More

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