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Jefferson City, MO vs Great Falls, MT

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Highlights
- Great Falls spends 25.5% less per student than Jefferson City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.0% higher in Great Falls than in Jefferson City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Great Falls had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson City
 Jefferson City, MOGreat Falls, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,789$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,472  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,260$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3844573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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Reviews for Great Falls    22 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up here. The lack of educational opportunities and adequate work opportunities made it extremely difficult to thrive. Upon leaving to the nearest metropolitan  More

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Please do not move to Great Falls if you are a liberal. Don't make a great red place go blue and ruin one of the last best unspoiled country places not yet destroyed by  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Great Falls from 2012-2015 and could not leave fast enough! We lived near the downtown area (which you think would be nice with a $1200/month rent...) where  More

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