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Holmen, WI vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 29.5% less per student than Holmen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Spearfish than in Holmen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Holmen
 Holmen, WISpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,270  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Holmen    2 Reviews

I lived in Holmen for one year, and couldn't leave fast enough. I don't think the crime rate is nearly as low as it says it is. I think the police just don't arrest  More

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Holmen is great for families. There is good education and very low crime. Small family atmosphere. It's not for those who do not like winters. For those who do the  More

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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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