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Bismarck, ND vs Lake Wales, FL

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- Lake Wales spends 26.4% less per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.9% higher in Lake Wales than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lake Wales had 9.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,546$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8234573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%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 10 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 Lake Wales    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Over 19 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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