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Jefferson City, MO vs Kansas City, KS

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- Kansas City spends 1.9% less per student than Jefferson City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.4% higher in Kansas City than in Jefferson City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kansas City had 11.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson City
 Jefferson City, MOKansas City, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,142$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,472  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6824573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews
Chip · Jefferson City, MO
Mind numbingly BORING.
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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B. Watersmain · Jefferson City, MO
BORING!!!!
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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Vivienna · Jefferson City, MO
Unpredictable but tolerable
Over 11 years ago

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 Kansas City    15 Reviews
Guy · Kansas City, KS
Kansas City - Wyandotte Co.
Over 9 years ago

Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated  More

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tifany · Ogden, UT
questions
Over 10 years ago

hello  More

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maria · Kansas City, MO
weather
Over 10 years ago

nice weather if you like changing  More

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