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Lapeer, MI vs Sturgis, SD

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- Sturgis spends 10.8% less per student than Lapeer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.0% lower in Sturgis than in Lapeer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sturgis had 5.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lapeer
 Lapeer, MISturgis, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,903$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,906  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23294573
 Students per Counselor582  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Lapeer    3 Reviews
THOMAS · University, FL
I love Lapeer
Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Lapeer in the summers of the 1950s. I retired to Florida, but now I am ready to admit my mistake and go back. I love  More

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Craig · Lapeer, MI
Smallish town life with everything you need
Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lapeer for 17 years now and it is a great place to raise a family. It's got everything you need on a regular basis, shopping, grocery stores and  More

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Jeff  · Lapeer, MI
Lapeer
Over 17 years ago

Small town atmosphere, very few jobs available, mostly small manufacturing jobs and retail. Economic downfall, city relies mostly on automotive manufacturing in major  More

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Reviews for Sturgis    3 Reviews
Bob · Sturgis, SD
Good Place
Over 5 years ago

Try Uncle  More

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Zaiden · Sturgis, SD
Place is trash
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life. This place is trash. Never come  More

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Beck · Whitewood, SD
Amazing place
Over 5 years ago

Great  More

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