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Dripping Springs, TX vs Reston, VA

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- Reston spends 25.2% more per student than Dripping Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.1% lower in Reston than in Dripping Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reston had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dripping Springs
 Dripping Springs, TXReston, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,573$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,966  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,083$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6714573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock27.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
Reviews for Dripping Springs    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Priced out of Austin and moved to Dripping  More

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Right now we have the best principal, Mrs. Tricia Hassell at our school! She is the most positive, upbeat and loving principal our school has ever had! She has made such  More

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The principal of Dripping Springs Elementary School, Mrs. Hassell, is an amazing person and educator. She always makes her decisions based on what is best for kids and  More

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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and  More

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