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Fort Madison, IA vs North Sioux City, SD

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- North Sioux City spends 16.0% less per student than Fort Madison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% lower in North Sioux City than in Fort Madison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- North Sioux City had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Madison
 Fort Madison, IANorth Sioux City, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,708$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,242  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,571$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5654573
 Students per Counselor494  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews
Clint · Barry, IL
Fort Madison - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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steve · Fort Madison, IA
city government
Over 19 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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Reviews for North Sioux City    2 Reviews
Tim · North Sioux City, SD
Dalota Dunes, SD
Over 15 years ago

Dakota Dunes (North Sioux City) is a great place to live. The cost of living is good and good outdoor recreation  More

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Christine · North Sioux City, SD
Warm summers and cold, lingering winters
Over 16 years ago

Warm summers and cold, lingering  More

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