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Newtown, PA vs Abingdon, VA

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- Abingdon spends 46.9% less per student than Newtown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% lower in Abingdon than in Newtown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abingdon had 6.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Newtown
 Newtown, PAAbingdon, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,366  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,004$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4494573
 Students per Counselor327  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Newtown    5 Reviews

Since moving here I've had a lot of mixed feelings. It hasn't been the town that I thought it was. I moved here from another part of the suburbs seeking a better life,  More

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Over 12 years ago

very overpriced and getting  More

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Over 17 years ago

It has something for everyone. The downtown area has charming shopping and eateries. It is centrally located to 95, trains to NY and NJ. Only 1 hour from the shore. The  More

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Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 4 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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