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New Bern, NC vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 7.0% less per student than New Bern.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Pierre than in New Bern. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 9.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Bern
 New Bern, NCPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor325  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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