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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Bridgewater, VA vs Melbourne, FL

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- Melbourne spends 25.5% less per student than Bridgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is % in Melbourne than in Bridgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melbourne had % residents who had graduated High School compared to Bridgewater
 Bridgewater, VAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,237  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
Pupil/Teacher Ratio 16.3516.23
Reviews for Bridgewater    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Bridgewater is a small college town in the Shenandoah Valley about 10 mi. south of Harrisonburg. With excellent public and private schools from pre-k through college  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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