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Circle Pines, MN vs Pierre, SD

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- Pierre spends 45.8% less per student than Circle Pines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% lower in Pierre than in Circle Pines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 0.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Circle Pines
 Circle Pines, MNPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,905  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor835  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Circle Pines    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I absolutely love the climate here in Circle Pines, MN. I like having all 4 seasons. I grew up here, left to live in Washington State for a while and wanted to move  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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