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Brookings, SD vs Hopkinton, MA

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- Hopkinton spends 71.4% more per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.7% lower in Hopkinton than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hopkinton had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDHopkinton, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,560$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,141$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3544573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews
Ginger Thomson · Brookings, SD
The Best City in South Dakota, no, America!
Over 12 years ago

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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Michael · Brookings, SD
Nice Midwestern Town
Over 16 years ago

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maria · Brookings, SD
a nice small town but not for everyone.
Over 18 years ago

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 Hopkinton    2 Reviews
D · Hopkinton, MA
Well educated town, diverse, and a
Over 3 years ago

Hopkinton is a great town to raise a family. Best schools, lovely properties, lots of land, and close proximity to major roads. 45 minutes in any direction will find  More

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Kevin · Hopkinton, MA
Reminds me of a corrupt town from a movie.
Over 4 years ago

Hopkinton covers ups its criminal activities so they can stay on the best places to live list. A african american 16 year old girl was murdered and tied to a tree in the  More

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