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Marion, IA vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 30.2% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% lower in Spearfish than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, IASpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  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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