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Reston, VA vs Rancho Cordova, CA

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- Rancho Cordova spends 13.3% less per student than Reston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 68.3% higher in Rancho Cordova than in Reston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rancho Cordova had 7.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Reston
 Reston, VARancho Cordova, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Rancho Cordova    6 Reviews

This city has two sides. If your thinking about moving to this area, look only in Anatolia. The houses are newer, nicer schools / parks, and close proximity to just  More

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Although we have been in a drought for a few years, we never get much rain. If you like it hot in the summer (90's to 100's) and reasonable in the winters (high 30's to  More

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if you are not military or of ethnic origin this city will watch you die. don't be unfortunate enough to get sick here. If you stop here, you are a resource to be used.  More

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