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Vernon, NJ vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 57.4% less per student than Vernon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.3% higher in Spearfish than in Vernon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Vernon
 Vernon, NJSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$23,523  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor266  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Vernon    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

For those of you who have an above-median salary, and don't mind commuting BY CAR for employment & university education, Vernon is the place for you. If you like to play  More

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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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