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Bismarck, ND vs Jackson, MI

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 12.5% less per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.6% higher in Jackson than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDJackson, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10454573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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