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Brainerd, MN vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 50.6% less per student than Brainerd.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.8% lower in Spearfish than in Brainerd. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,945  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor669  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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