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Reston, VA vs Granite Bay, CA

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- Granite Bay spends 11.8% less per student than Reston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 60.9% higher in Granite Bay than in Reston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Granite Bay had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reston
 Reston, VAGranite Bay, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,990$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock180574573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and  More

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Reviews for Granite Bay    2 Reviews

Love it here! School system is fantastic! The people are friendly. We’re seated right next to Folsom lake & the Sierra Nevadas. It’s gorgeous here. I’m grateful to  More

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Consider Granite Bay among your choices to relocate. It is centrally located between highways 50 and 80 for easy commuting. It is 1/2 hour to the international airport.  More

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