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Lacey, WA vs Bismarck, ND

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- Bismarck spends 12.7% less per student than Lacey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.1% lower in Bismarck than in Lacey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bismarck had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lacey
 Lacey, WABismarck, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,927$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3804573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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