2025 Compare Cities Education:
Sioux City, IA vs Jefferson City, MO

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Highlights
- Jefferson City spends 48.6% more per student than Sioux City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% lower in Jefferson City than in Sioux City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jefferson City had 5.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sioux City
 Sioux City, IAJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,499$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,002  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,519$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5534573
 Students per Counselor460  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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