2024 Compare Cities Education:
Dayton, OH vs St. Joseph, MO

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Highlights
- St. Joseph spends 31.2% less per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.1% lower in St. Joseph than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Joseph had 4.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton
 Dayton, OHSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,432$11,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613$10,449$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,075$5,826$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.4513.9516.23
 Students per Librarian102518884573
 Students per Counselor446293530
 Grade School Educ.3.8%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%7.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.0%88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%22.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.6%6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%21.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%1.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 6 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  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 15 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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