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Spearfish, SD vs Emmett, ID

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- Emmett spends 19.2% less per student than Spearfish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.4% higher in Emmett than in Spearfish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Emmett had 15.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spearfish
 Spearfish, SDEmmett, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,061$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,435  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16394573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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Reviews for Emmett    8 Reviews

I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 7 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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