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Fort Worth, TX vs Kansas City, MO

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Highlights
- Kansas City spends 4.4% more per student than Fort Worth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.4% lower in Kansas City than in Fort Worth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kansas City had 8.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Worth

Education
 Fort Worth, TXKansas City, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,644$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,823$12,022$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,972$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6914.1916.23
 Students per Librarian8898814573
 Students per Counselor365424530
 Grade School Educ.8.1%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%5.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.83.5%91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%22.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.2%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%36.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.8%9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%2.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Fort Worth    82 Reviews

Over 3 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 3 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 4 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 Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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ZIPS IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS
76244, 76137, 76179, 76133, 76116, 76119, 76112, 76108, 76106, 76131, 33 total
ZIPS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, 47 total

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