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Farmington, CT vs Wallingford, CT

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- Wallingford spends 7.7% less per student than Farmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Wallingford than in Farmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wallingford had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Farmington
 Farmington, 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.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Farmington    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

housing medium cost for Northeast; all other costs  More

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Over 16 years ago

....that there isn't more reasonably priced homes in Farmington because it really is a great town to live in. It's small enough to feel like you know people, but big  More

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If you work in the health insurance industry, and have school-age kids, this is a great place. The liberal, progressive culture is also a plus (to some  More

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Reviews for Wallingford    4 Reviews

Over 2 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 11 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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