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Mitchell, SD vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 8.4% more per student than Mitchell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.0% lower in Spearfish than in Mitchell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mitchell
 Mitchell, SDSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,501  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor598  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Mitchell    1 Reviews
Beth · Canal Winchester, OH
What jobs????
Over 11 years ago

I attempted to come to this area based on a report seen on a local news report that I saw. I could relate to what the person was saying about the area they came from  More

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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews
LCM · Sioux Falls, SD
No Jobs/low wages But...Beautiful & safe!
Over 14 years ago

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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Michelle · Rapid City, SD
Summers are great
Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Ben · Spearfish, SD
Lovely but expensive
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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