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Spearfish, SD vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass spends 17.2% more per student than Spearfish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.7% higher in Grants Pass than in Spearfish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grants Pass had 4.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spearfish
 Spearfish, SDGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,435  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,286$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5144573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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