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Fredericksburg, VA vs Waynesboro, VA

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Highlights
- Waynesboro spends 4.3% less per student than Fredericksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.6% higher in Waynesboro than in Fredericksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waynesboro had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fredericksburg
 Fredericksburg, VAWaynesboro, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,457$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,335  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,598$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7554573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%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 Waynesboro    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Thinking of living in Waynesboro. Really nice, friendly people and a great City to live in as long as you plan to stay. You'll be penalized for living there any time  More

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Don't know why it was given top ratings. Worse place ever!!!! They do not hire people over 40 and they claim to be veteran friendly but they aren't. I retired from the  More

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Over 6 years ago

Waynesboro is horrible dont move here! I been here unfortunately all my life im 29. People here suck old ppl scared to do the speed limit so traffic is jammed up during  More

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