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Locust Valley, NY vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca spends 4.5% less per student than Locust Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.5% lower in Ithaca than in Locust Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Locust Valley
 Locust Valley, NYIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree14.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Locust Valley    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Locust Valley is a countrylike setting but close to New York City by rail or car 35 to 40 minutes. We are close to Long Island Sound and water activities. The housing  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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