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Platte, SD vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd spends 50.1% more per student than Platte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.8% higher in Brainerd than in Platte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brainerd had 2.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Platte
 Platte, SDBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,702$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,633  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,926$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31944573
 Students per Counselor294  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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