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Arcata, CA vs Herndon, VA

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- Herndon spends 11.9% more per student than Arcata.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.4% lower in Herndon than in Arcata. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Herndon had 10.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arcata
 Arcata, CAHerndon, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,573$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,083$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6714573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Herndon    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Seasons tend to be relatively mild. The warmer seasons are extended by 3-4 weeks as compared to the New York Metropolitan Area.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Traffic has gotten out of control the last couple of  More

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Over 16 years ago

We actually live south of Herndon in Oak Hill (Zip Code 20171). The Town of Herndon is incorporated, Oak Hill is not. Herndon is a nice enough city with an historic area  More

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