2025 Compare Cities Education:
Springfield, IL vs West Memphis, AR

Change Cities
Highlights
- West Memphis spends 20.4% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.6% lower in West Memphis than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Memphis had 9.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, ILWest Memphis, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,392$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,662$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5414573
 Students per Counselor860  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

   |    Reply

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

   |    Reply

hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Springfield

Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of West Memphis


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.