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Brookings, SD vs Lyons, CO

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- Lyons spends 17.5% more per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.5% higher in Lyons than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lyons had 2.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDLyons, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,153$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6194573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.1%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

Nice Midwestern  More

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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 Lyons    5 Reviews
Francis · Longmont, CO
School
Over 4 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Anne · Lyons, CO
Schools
Over 15 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Anne · Lyons, CO
Look elsewhere if you are looking for a friendly c
Over 15 years ago

Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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