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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Republic, WA vs West Plains, MO

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- West Plains spends 48.6% less per student than Republic.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% lower in West Plains than in Republic. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Plains had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Republic
 Republic, WAWest Plains, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,876$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,290  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,776$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8344573
 Students per Counselor364  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Republic    1 Reviews
Laura · Republic, WA
Great Place
Over 17 years ago

Wonderful place to live if you love the forest,fishing and hunting. Deer all around. People are so friendly,reminds me of a Alaska show northen Exposer. Only have to  More

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Ken · West Plains, MO
Ok to live
Over 13 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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donna · Newman, CA
Just wondering
Over 16 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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John · Alton, MO
Air Quality only 43%
Over 17 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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