2025 Compare Cities Education:
Kansas City, MO vs Fort Washington, MD

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Highlights
- Fort Washington spends 23.6% more per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% lower in Fort Washington than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Washington had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City
 Kansas City, MOFort Washington, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,603$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,718$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11554573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Fort Washington    2 Reviews

Excellent area - 15 minutes from DC and Alexandria - 1 exit away from MGM and National Harbor. Great value on home prices! This area is going to also be the home of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I just don't like it here, the people are definitely not friendly at all. At least it is only 15mins from D.C. So there is plenty to do. My favorite place to live would  More

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