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Brookings, SD vs Rugby, ND

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- Rugby spends 9.2% more per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.5% lower in Rugby than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rugby had 2.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDRugby, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,013$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,383$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2344573
 Students per Counselor310  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Rugby    2 Reviews
Zusanna · Rugby, ND
Surprise! This is actually a nice town.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years now, longer than I thought I would. I also thought I was moving to Minot when I moved to this state. My husband got settled here a few  More

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John · Rugby, ND
Fiscal Irreponsibility of Local Government Destroy
Over 16 years ago

The City recently defaulted on a $5 million USDA loan jointly with the county on a local prison. In addition, the City is planning a $5 million street project financed  More

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