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Merrifield, VA vs Reston, VA

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- Reston spends 0.0% less per student than Merrifield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Reston than in Merrifield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reston had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Merrifield
 Merrifield, VAReston, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,573$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,083$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6714573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.78.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock27.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews
Nan · Reston, VA
Paradise
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of  More

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R · Reston, VA
Hot, humid summers
Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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Sharon · Herndon, VA
Many bike and walking trails
Over 11 years ago

There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and  More

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