2025 Compare Cities Education:
Macomb, IL vs St. Joseph, MO

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Highlights
- St. Joseph spends 39.1% less per student than Macomb.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.7% higher in St. Joseph than in Macomb. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Joseph had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macomb
 Macomb, ILSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,826$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18884573
 Students per Counselor399  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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