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Great Falls, VA vs Potomac, MD

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- Potomac spends 12.3% more per student than Great Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% higher in Potomac than in Great Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Potomac had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Great Falls

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 Great Falls, VAPotomac, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,573$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085$16,697$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$10,083$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.5213.6316.23
 Students per Librarian6714904573
 Students per Counselor273292530
 Grade School Educ.1.4%1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.6%97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.0%7.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.2.9%2.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.83.1%83.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.31.5%27.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.9%14.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree6.0%11.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 17 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 18 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

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Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 16 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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ZIPS IN GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
22066
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20854

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