2024 Compare Cities Education:
Cary, NC vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 20.9% less per student than Cary.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.2% higher in Pierre than in Cary. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 0.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cary
 Cary, NCPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,618$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,531$8,597$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,316$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1115.916.23
 Students per Librarian82917734573
 Students per Counselor300467530
 Grade School Educ.1.4%0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%3.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.6%96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.2%20.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.5%10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.5%33.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.23.3%6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%2.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree4.9%0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 7 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 15 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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