2024 Compare Cities Education:
Martinsburg, WV vs Kansas City, MO

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Highlights
- Kansas City spends 21.6% more per student than Martinsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.3% lower in Kansas City than in Martinsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kansas City had 4.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Martinsburg
 Martinsburg, WVKansas City, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,713$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,012$12,022$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,363$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.3714.1916.23
 Students per Librarian7048814573
 Students per Counselor301424530
 Grade School Educ.4.0%3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%5.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%22.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.7%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.6%36.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.9%9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%2.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.3%1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Martinsburg    15 Reviews

We moved to Martinsburg for retirement, and we love it. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other comments in this list. People are unlikely to stay, given the lack  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for seven years and I love it here. People talk about crime however the majority of it is drug use and is a national problem. The police do a pretty  More

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I have lived in the area since 2001. This is an honest review: The Good and Bad: 1. At least there are no ridiculous riots going on. People here have some sense.  More

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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 3 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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