2026 Compare Cities Education:
Laguna Niguel, CA vs Clayton, MO

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Highlights
- Clayton spends 8.7% less per student than Laguna Niguel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.6% lower in Clayton than in Laguna Niguel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Laguna Niguel
 Laguna Niguel, CAClayton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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Over 8 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews

St Louis summers are hot and humid...Fall and spring are not very friendly to people with allergies.. Winter is  More

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The weather in St Louis can be hot and humid in the summer. Cold in the  More

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St. Louis in general has an extremely affordable cost of living. Housing is under the nat'l average, as is gasoline. Food, restaurants and entertainment is all  More

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