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Brookings, SD vs Ashland, OH

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- Ashland spends 4.5% more per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.0% higher in Ashland than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ashland had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDAshland, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,370$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,079$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5434573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

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I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  More

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