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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Meridian, MS vs Sturgis, SD

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- Sturgis spends 7.8% less per student than Meridian.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% higher in Sturgis than in Meridian. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sturgis had 15.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Meridian
 Meridian, MSSturgis, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,903$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23294573
 Students per Counselor398  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews
Anna Maria · Meridian, MS
A great place to be.
Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Phillip · Augusta, ME
My personal experience
Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Brenda · Collinsville, MS
I flew, too.
Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  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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