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Jackson, MO vs Van Buren, MO

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Highlights
- Van Buren spends 4.4% less per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.8% lower in Van Buren than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Van Buren had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, MOVan Buren, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,743  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,906$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5794573
 Students per Counselor333  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Jackson    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I started elementary school in Jackson, Missouri, and although I lived elsewhere during my life, I must say that Jackson is a very nice place to live. While nearby Cape  More

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Reviews for Van Buren    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have visited Van Buren a few times to float the river. Last time went, wearing a mask just started. I was shocked how many people did not wear one. We were treated  More

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