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Bristol, CT vs Wallingford, CT

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Highlights
- Wallingford spends 7.7% less per student than Bristol.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Wallingford than in Bristol. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wallingford had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bristol
 Bristol, CTWallingford, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,830  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor341  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Bristol    4 Reviews

I moved to Bristol in 2003 to purchase a mid-size one family home. Bristol has a great deal of history to it...from clock making (we have the American Clock Museum), a  More

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I was born and raised in NJ, and spent many years living on Long Island, as well as living in upstate NY and other areas in CT. Bristol CT is by far the worst place I  More

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Over 16 years ago

Bristol, in a way can be deceiving. The schools in Bristol seem to be pretty decent, and it also features a park for children and their parents. In addition, it  More

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Reviews for Wallingford    4 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Explore Wallingford, CT: A hidden gem nestled amidst nature’s beauty, boasting low crime rates, good schools, and a thriving real estate market. Embrace the convenience  More

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Wallingford is a very nice Connecticut suburban town. It has the charm of a great New England community with easy access to major metropolitan areas; the town offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wallingford has such a nice charm to it! Wallingford's housing has built up a lot over the past decade. There are so many newly built luxury homes. The education system  More

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