Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Edwardsville, IL vs Smithville, MO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Smithville spends 0.6% more per student than Edwardsville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% lower in Smithville than in Edwardsville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smithville had 0.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Edwardsville
 Edwardsville, ILSmithville, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,017$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,569  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6754573
 Students per Counselor1054  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Edwardsville    2 Reviews
Amber · Glen Carbon, IL
Great Education
Over 15 years ago

Edwardsville is a great town that is growing rapidly. The school district is one of the best in the area, it is the home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,  More

   |    Reply
Sue  · Glen Carbon, IL
Lovely town
Over 18 years ago

Lovely little town with over 75 miles of gorgeous, well maintained, wooded bike trails. Recreational biker's dream  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Edwardsville

See all reviews
Reviews for Smithville    2 Reviews
Gisella · Smithville, MO
Great
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Smithville for 9 years, very beautiful and peaceful. Beautiful lake and wildlife. Great place to raise a family. A hometown beachy  More

   |    Reply
Robin · Smithville, MO
Great place to live
Over 16 years ago

I have lived here virtually all my life. It has grown a great deal in the past 15 years which some of us "natives" resent, just a little. It is a great place to raise  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Smithville

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Colfax, CaliforniaLive Oak, CaliforniaCompare
 Jacksonville, ArkansasNorth Pole, AlaskaCompare
 Sun City West, ArizonaSomerset, MassachusettsCompare
 Des Moines, IowaRoyal Oak, MichiganCompare
 Torrance, CaliforniaWalnut, CaliforniaCompare
 Burlington, VermontWake Forest, North CarolinaCompare
 Newnan, GeorgiaAda, MichiganCompare
 Marietta, GeorgiaColorado Springs, ColoradoCompare
 Harrisonburg, LouisianaLittle Rock, ArkansasCompare
 Madison, WisconsinNewport, TennesseeCompare

Learn More About Edwardsville, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Smithville, Missouri
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.