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Pierre, SD vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Abilene spends 43.1% more per student than Pierre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Abilene than in Pierre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 9.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierre
 Pierre, SDAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11734573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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