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Norfolk, VA vs Newtown, PA

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Highlights
- Newtown spends 66.4% more per student than Norfolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% higher in Newtown than in Norfolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Newtown had 11.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Norfolk
 Norfolk, VANewtown, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,476$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,354  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,523$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4244573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.9%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 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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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 13 years ago

very overpriced and getting  More

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Over 18 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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