2025 Compare Cities Education:
St. Joseph, MO vs Emporia, KS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Emporia spends 59.5% more per student than St. Joseph.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.8% lower in Emporia than in St. Joseph. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Emporia had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Joseph
 St. Joseph, MOEmporia, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,036$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,449  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,150$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5514573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of St. Joseph

Reviews for Emporia    3 Reviews

I hated Emporia when we first moved here 7 years ago, but have since grown to love it. At first I thought there was nothing to do, but the community has a lot to offer  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Bad weather 2. Poor school system 3. High unemployment 4. Not  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Emporia


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.