2025 Compare Cities Education:
El Paso, TX vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 32.1% less per student than El Paso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% higher in Pierre than in El Paso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 18.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to El Paso
 El Paso, TXPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,583  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor366  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   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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