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Fredericksburg, VA vs Sumter, SC

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Highlights
- Sumter spends 25.0% less per student than Fredericksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.4% higher in Sumter than in Fredericksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sumter had 2.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fredericksburg
 Fredericksburg, VASumter, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,540$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,335  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,365$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3784573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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