Educational Attainment
Degrees held by adults.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502MO).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 31.4 | 34.3 |
Schools
K-12 school system.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Spending per student (USD) | 11900 | 15600 |
Universities
Higher education.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
- •Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri (Mizzou), home of the oldest journalism school in the world, anchor higher education in the state.
Graduation Rates
Completion of high school.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation (%) | 89.5 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Students in the system.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
Student-Teacher Ratios
Class staffing.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 13.9 | 15.4 |