2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pierre, SD vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Fairbanks spends 92.7% more per student than Pierre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 73.6% higher in Fairbanks than in Pierre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairbanks had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierre
 Pierre, SDFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,717$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9254573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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