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Brookings, SD vs Portsmouth, NH

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- Portsmouth spends 60.4% more per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.6% lower in Portsmouth than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Portsmouth had 1.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,056$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,039$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3334573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%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 Portsmouth    7 Reviews
Matt · Orlando, FL
Beautiful city
Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Andrea  · Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH
Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Jessica · Dover, NH
Culture & Recreation
Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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