2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pierre, SD vs Island Park, ID

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- Island Park spends 7.3% less per student than Pierre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.4% higher in Island Park than in Pierre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Island Park had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierre
 Pierre, SDIsland Park, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,522$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,310$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21434573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock18.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Island Park    1 Reviews

Love going to Island park in the summer to ride quads and float the river, and in the winter to ride snowmobiles and spend time at the cabin with  More

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