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West Plains, MO vs Clayton, MO

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- Clayton spends 17.5% more per student than West Plains.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% higher in Clayton than in West Plains. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 12.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Plains
 West Plains, MOClayton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,798  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
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Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews
Ken · West Plains, MO
Ok to live
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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donna · Newman, CA
Just wondering
Over 15 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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John · Alton, MO
Air Quality only 43%
Over 16 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews
Roger · Saint Louis, MO
weather is great as long as you like humidity
Over 12 years ago

St Louis summers are hot and humid...Fall and spring are not very friendly to people with allergies.. Winter is  More

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Roger · Saint Louis, MO
Weather is great as long as you like humidity
Over 12 years ago

The weather in St Louis can be hot and humid in the summer. Cold in the  More

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Rachel · St. Louis, MO
Low Cost of Living in St. Louis
Over 19 years ago

St. Louis in general has an extremely affordable cost of living. Housing is under the nat'l average, as is gasoline. Food, restaurants and entertainment is all  More

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