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Brookings, SD vs Reno, NV

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- Reno spends 0.9% less per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% higher in Reno than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reno had 6.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDReno, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%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 Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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