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Sioux City, IA vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 36.8% more per student than Sioux City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% lower in Rock Springs than in Sioux City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 7.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sioux City
 Sioux City, IARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,002  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2924573
 Students per Counselor460  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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