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Smithville, MO vs Chesterfield, MO

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Highlights
- Chesterfield spends 0.5% less per student than Smithville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.4% higher in Chesterfield than in Smithville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chesterfield had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Smithville
 Smithville, MOChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,314  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor379  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Smithville    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Smithville for 9 years, very beautiful and peaceful. Beautiful lake and wildlife. Great place to raise a family. A hometown beachy  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here virtually all my life. It has grown a great deal in the past 15 years which some of us "natives" resent, just a little. It is a great place to raise  More

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Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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