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Arlington, VA vs Baton Rouge, LA

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- Baton Rouge spends 37.6% less per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.2% higher in Baton Rouge than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Baton Rouge had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington
 Arlington, VABaton Rouge, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,293  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,974$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7174573
 Students per Counselor248  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews
Alexa · Arlington, VA
Great place, lots of outdoor activities and cultur
Over 2 years ago

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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jefe · Arlington, VA
If you an afford it, life is pretty good here
Over 3 years ago

Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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Tim · Arlington, VA
Convenient, Lovey, Expensive Washington Neighbor
Over 4 years ago

We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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Reviews for Baton Rouge    64 Reviews
Ashley · Baton Rouge, LA
baton rouge is not a good choice
Over 4 years ago

terrible place to  More

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R · 
i live hear so....
Over 6 years ago

I live hear so i can't say i hate it but i don't like  More

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Eleanor · Baton Rouge, LA
Great school, Awful Administration
Over 8 years ago

Don't get me wrong, this is a great school filled with many great teachers. I absolutely love all of the classes I am currently in and have been in. We are taught with  More

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