2025 Compare Cities Education:
Marion, OH vs Springfield, MO

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Highlights
- Springfield spends 3.4% more per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.6% lower in Springfield than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Springfield had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, OHSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,517$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,626  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,625$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio25.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7124573
 Students per Counselor496  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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