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Reston, VA vs Potomac, MD

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Highlights
- Potomac spends 12.3% more per student than Reston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% higher in Potomac than in Reston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Potomac had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reston

Education
 Reston, VAPotomac, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,573$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085$16,697$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$10,083$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.5213.6316.23
 Students per Librarian6714904573
 Students per Counselor273292530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%1.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.6%97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%7.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.5%2.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.2%83.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.27.1%27.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%14.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree4.2%11.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 2 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 9 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 Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 16 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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