2025 Compare Cities Education:
Wichita, KS vs Clayton, MO

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- Clayton spends 0.5% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.5% higher in Clayton than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 9.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita
 Wichita, KSClayton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor383  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews

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

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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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