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Pierre, SD vs Huron, SD

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Highlights
- Huron spends 34.9% more per student than Pierre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% higher in Huron than in Pierre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Huron had 13.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierre
 Pierre, SDHuron, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,404$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,781$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4594573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%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 Huron    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Good  More

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Over 19 years ago

i've lived here my whole life and the crime rate is much lower than they said..in the newspaper are listings of police calls and sometimes there are thefts but i've  More

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