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Leavenworth, WA vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 28.5% less per student than Leavenworth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.8% lower in Spearfish than in Leavenworth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 1.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Leavenworth
 Leavenworth, WASpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,959  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor414  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Leavenworth    2 Reviews

Had heard a lot abot this town and recently spent a 4-night vacation (stayed at the local KOA) here - what a place! Many wonderful shops and restaurants, beatiful  More

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Over 12 years ago

Just returned from a multi-city "prospective real estate" investment tour of cities in OR and WA. Leavenworth was one of the cities I visited. Loved it! Small town feel  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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