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Spearfish, SD vs Star Valley Ranch, WY

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- Star Valley Ranch spends 55.5% more per student than Spearfish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.5% higher in Star Valley Ranch than in Spearfish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Star Valley Ranch had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Spearfish
 Spearfish, SDStar Valley Ranch, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,435  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2584573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%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 Star Valley Ranch    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

One of the most amazing places I have  More

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Bought property here and found out unlicensed builders charge 2/12 to 31/2 times the national average. Beautiful but not  More

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