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Springfield, MO vs Shell Knob, MO

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Highlights
- Shell Knob spends 9.1% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.7% higher in Shell Knob than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Shell Knob had 5.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MOShell Knob, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,657$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,188$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7844573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Shell Knob    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

The summers here are extremely hot and humid, we get very little rain (although this week it has been making up for that lack) :) so everything dies by mid July, the  More

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