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Ballinger, TX vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 18.5% less per student than Ballinger.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.0% higher in Spearfish than in Ballinger. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 14.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ballinger
 Ballinger, TXSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,548  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.94  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor279  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Ballinger    2 Reviews

Traci · 

This is the most corrupt town I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. The police did unspeakable things to me. They are having serious issues within the city over  More

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Over 16 years ago

The water rating for this town is a joke. Everyone who lives there knows that you do not drink the water! Obviously, the water in this area has never been tested by the  More

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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 19 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 19 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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