2025 Compare Cities Education:
New Port Richey, FL vs Sparks, NV

Change Cities
Highlights
- Sparks spends 29.3% more per student than New Port Richey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% lower in Sparks than in New Port Richey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sparks had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Port Richey
 New Port Richey, FLSparks, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,896  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor443  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of New Port Richey

Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

   |    Reply

LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sparks


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.