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North Kansas City, MO vs McPherson, KS

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- McPherson spends 11.0% more per student than North Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% higher in McPherson than in North Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- McPherson had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Kansas City
 North Kansas City, MOMcPherson, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,558$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,314  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,540$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3964573
 Students per Counselor379  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for North Kansas City    1 Reviews

Located just north of downtown Kansas City, several bus routes to downtown pass through North Kansas City, usually less than a couple blocks away from anywhere in the  More

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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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