2025 Compare Cities Education:
Emmett, ID vs Hot Springs, SD

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Highlights
- Hot Springs spends 28.8% more per student than Emmett.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.4% lower in Hot Springs than in Emmett. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hot Springs had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Emmett
 Emmett, IDHot Springs, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,675$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,417  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,107$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor425  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Emmett    8 Reviews

I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 7 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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Reviews for Hot Springs    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going  More

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Over 11 years ago

Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful  More

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This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic  More

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