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Devils Lake, ND vs Pierre, SD

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- Pierre spends 43.4% less per student than Devils Lake.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.9% higher in Pierre than in Devils Lake. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 8.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Devils Lake
 Devils Lake, NDPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,992  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor225  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Devils Lake    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I actually really liked the town of Devils Lake. The winters can be pretty brutal, but I never minded them too much since I've always loved cold weather. The people of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Devils Lake is home to one of the top walleye fishing lakes in the  More

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Over 19 years ago

If you enjoy the out doors, this will be your paradise. The Devils Lake brings beginning and seasoned hunters to the area thoughout the year. Fishing is all year round  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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