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Norfolk, VA vs Chesterfield, MO

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Highlights
- Chesterfield spends 8.1% more per student than Norfolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.9% higher in Chesterfield than in Norfolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chesterfield had 10.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Norfolk
 Norfolk, VAChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,354  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
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 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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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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Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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