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Spearfish, SD vs Galveston, TX

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- Galveston spends 18.5% more per student than Spearfish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.7% higher in Galveston than in Spearfish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galveston had 9.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spearfish
 Spearfish, SDGalveston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,435  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%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 19 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 19 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 Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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