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Bismarck, ND vs Sparks, NV

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Highlights
- Sparks spends 8.7% less per student than Bismarck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% higher in Sparks than in Bismarck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sparks had 9.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDSparks, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.3%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.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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