2025 Compare Cities Education:
Ponca City, OK vs St. Joseph, MO

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- St. Joseph spends 2.7% less per student than Ponca City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% lower in St. Joseph than in Ponca City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Joseph had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ponca City
 Ponca City, OKSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,307$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,725  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,826$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18884573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Ponca City    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Ponca City is a great place to live and raise a family. Located within 100 miles of three major cities and yet in a small town with great schools and friendly people  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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