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West Plains, MO vs Smithville, MO

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- Smithville spends 18.0% more per student than West Plains.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% higher in Smithville than in West Plains. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Smithville had 11.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Plains
 West Plains, MOSmithville, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,017$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,798  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6754573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 Smithville    2 Reviews
Gisella · Smithville, MO
Great
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Smithville for 9 years, very beautiful and peaceful. Beautiful lake and wildlife. Great place to raise a family. A hometown beachy  More

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Robin · Smithville, MO
Great place to live
Over 16 years ago

I have lived here virtually all my life. It has grown a great deal in the past 15 years which some of us "natives" resent, just a little. It is a great place to raise  More

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