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Jefferson City, MO vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson spends 15.9% less per student than Jefferson City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.0% higher in McPherson than in Jefferson City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- McPherson had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson City
 Jefferson City, MOMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,558$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,472  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,540$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3964573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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