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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Frederick, MD vs Springfield, VA

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- Springfield spends 8.4% more per student than Frederick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.6% lower in Springfield than in Frederick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Springfield had 2.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Frederick
 Frederick, MDSpringfield, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,573$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,638  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,083$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6714573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews
dee · Frederick, MD
not so good
Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Nicole · Frederick, MD
Sr. Health Claims Examiner salary
Over 10 years ago

Company with the most  More

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George · Frederick, MD
Frederick Crime
Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Jennifer · Springfield, VA
Parks and Playgrounds
Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Tom · Springfield, VA
Quality of life issues
Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Fran · Springfield, VA
Peaceful, with easy access to everything
Over 13 years ago

Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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