2026 Compare Cities Education:
New Haven, CT vs Norfolk, VA

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Highlights
- Norfolk spends 44.2% less per student than New Haven.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% higher in Norfolk than in New Haven. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Haven
 New Haven, CTNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 18 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

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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Over 8 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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Over 8 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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