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Dallas, TX vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 30.2% less per student than Dallas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.9% higher in Pierre than in Dallas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 20.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dallas
 Dallas, TXPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Dallas    228 Reviews

I seldom review anything but I was inspired by reading the other Dallas reviews to add my two cents. I’ve been here since 2015 and we hope to leave when we can get jobs  More

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I have lived in Dallas, as well as areas around the Dallas Metroplex, for over 20 years. With that said, what I have seen in that time, has not been overly pleasing; and  More

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There is only one thing I found to be relatively good in this city: upscale restaurants. The food is tasty but only in upscale restaurants, I am vegan, and still found  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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