2026 Compare Cities Education:
Highland Park, TX vs Clayton, MO

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- Clayton spends 5.9% more per student than Highland Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.7% lower in Clayton than in Highland Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Highland Park
 Highland Park, TXClayton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.84.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree14.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Highland Park    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

We may have a job change and are looking for a great school for our Teenage son and safe neighborhood. We will be moving from California a coastal community, pricey too.  More

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I have owned my home here for about 8 years and I love beng there. If you like, city country living this is the place to  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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