2025 Compare Cities Education:
Royal Oak, MI vs Clayton, MO

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- Clayton spends 8.1% less per student than Royal Oak.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.7% lower in Clayton than in Royal Oak. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Royal Oak
 Royal Oak, MIClayton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,595  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor537  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Royal Oak    20 Reviews

Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job  More

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Over 14 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fun growing  More

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Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews

St Louis summers are hot and humid...Fall and spring are not very friendly to people with allergies.. Winter is  More

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The weather in St Louis can be hot and humid in the summer. Cold in the  More

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St. Louis in general has an extremely affordable cost of living. Housing is under the nat'l average, as is gasoline. Food, restaurants and entertainment is all  More

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