2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pierre, SD vs Lincoln, NE

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Highlights
- Lincoln spends 41.9% more per student than Pierre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.8% lower in Lincoln than in Pierre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierre
 Pierre, SDLincoln, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,631$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%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 Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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