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Independence, MO vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 35.5% less per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.1% higher in Pierre than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, MOPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  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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