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Medford, NY vs Norfolk, VA

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- Norfolk spends 57.3% less per student than Medford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% higher in Norfolk than in Medford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Medford
 Medford, NYNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$26,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Medford    4 Reviews
DaveZ · Medford, NY
Medford (Long Island in general) good place to liv
Over 17 years ago

While the area is higher cost than other parts of the country, there are tons of restaurants, malls all within a short driving distance. Very little public  More

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craig · Medford, NY
Taxes
Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live. taxes are high  More

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Rich · Medford, NY
Climate - Medford, NY
Over 18 years ago

Middle class town. Very nice climate. All 4 seasons. None of which are too  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews
J · Norfolk, VA
Norfolk is a great place to live.
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Susan · Norfolk, VA
Year 2018
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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K. · Bloomfield, NJ
It's a harbor town
Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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