2025 Compare Cities Education:
St. Joseph, MO vs Devils Lake, ND

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- Devils Lake spends 43.7% more per student than St. Joseph.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.7% lower in Devils Lake than in St. Joseph. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Devils Lake had 0.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Joseph
 St. Joseph, MODevils Lake, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,248$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,449  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,046$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3254573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock17.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Devils Lake    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I actually really liked the town of Devils Lake. The winters can be pretty brutal, but I never minded them too much since I've always loved cold weather. The people of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Devils Lake is home to one of the top walleye fishing lakes in the  More

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Over 19 years ago

If you enjoy the out doors, this will be your paradise. The Devils Lake brings beginning and seasoned hunters to the area thoughout the year. Fishing is all year round  More

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