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Norfolk, VA vs Fort Washington, MD

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- Fort Washington spends 36.4% more per student than Norfolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Fort Washington than in Norfolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Washington had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Norfolk
 Norfolk, VAFort Washington, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,603$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,354  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,718$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11554573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews
J · Norfolk, VA
Norfolk is a great place to live.
Over 6 years ago

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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Susan · Norfolk, VA
Year 2018
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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K. · Bloomfield, NJ
It's a harbor town
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 Fort Washington    2 Reviews
jibran · Huntington, VA
Amazing up and coming area!
Over 9 years ago

Excellent area - 15 minutes from DC and Alexandria - 1 exit away from MGM and National Harbor. Great value on home prices! This area is going to also be the home of  More

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vickie · Fort Washington, MD
Somewhat costly
Over 13 years ago

I just don't like it here, the people are definitely not friendly at all. At least it is only 15mins from D.C. So there is plenty to do. My favorite place to live would  More

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