2025 Compare Cities Education:
Wilmington, DE vs Clayton, MO

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- Clayton spends 30.1% less per student than Wilmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Clayton than in Wilmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clayton had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilmington
 Wilmington, DEClayton, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.7%1.5%
Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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Over 9 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  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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