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Belton, TX vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 35.9% less per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% higher in Pierre than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 13.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton
 Belton, TXPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity  More

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As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have  More

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Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can  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 17 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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