2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hilo, HI vs Springfield, VA

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Highlights
- Springfield spends 1.0% less per student than Hilo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% lower in Springfield than in Hilo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Springfield had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hilo
 Hilo, HISpringfield, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,573$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,564  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,083$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6714573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

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

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