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Florence, AZ vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City spends 2.9% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.9% lower in Rapid City than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rapid City had 26.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, AZRapid City, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,333$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,774$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10444573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

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Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

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Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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