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Springfield, OH vs West Memphis, AR

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Highlights
- West Memphis spends 22.1% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.1% lower in West Memphis than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Memphis had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, OHWest Memphis, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,392$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,662$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5414573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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Over 8 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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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

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Over 19 years ago

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

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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

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