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Bountiful, UT vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 4.0% less per student than Bountiful.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.1% lower in Pierre than in Bountiful. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bountiful
 Bountiful, UTPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,866  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor480  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Bountiful    5 Reviews

I really liked it for a while. I was more in West Bountiful and I think if I had moved to Bountiful itself, I might have gotten along better. Its a pretty area. I  More

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I finally bought a house in Bountiful this year, since my husband just got transferred to Salt Lake City, and think that I might have missed the bottom of the home  More

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Over 17 years ago

Its really hard to believe but Bountiful is one of the safest places I have ever lived in. I mean I know things still happen here, but I have never been in a place with  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 16 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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