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Williams, AZ vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre spends 24.1% less per student than Williams.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% lower in Pierre than in Williams. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 11.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Williams
 Williams, AZPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,438  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor357  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.29.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Williams    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Williams Arizona is a great place to live and an amazing place to visit. My husband and I bought a summer home here in 2008. We moved full time to Williams a year ago  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Williams for a few years now. At first I was completely in love with this rustic, Rockwelliam little town, but as the years have passed I think I made a  More

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Williams Az is like a poor city. No place to raise children.Place to vacation and I don't even think to retire. You have to haul your water and it is filled with messy  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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