2026 Compare Cities Education:
Fort Worth, TX vs Clayton, MO

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Highlights
- Clayton spends 2.3% more per student than Fort Worth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.6% lower in Clayton than in Fort Worth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 16.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Worth
 Fort Worth, TXClayton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,823  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Fort Worth    82 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This city is one of the best in Texas! It has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people. It has a strong southern charm feel, and there are plenty things to do. The  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved here from the Midwest in 2015. The best decision I could have made. Living in North Fort Worth, I couldn’t have for a better feel coming from a high crime rate  More

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Over 6 years ago

Fort Worth may have a reputation for being an overgrown cowboy town, but that's not an accurate representation. The city's art institutions are the finest in Texas and  More

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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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