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Reston, VA vs Renton, WA

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Highlights
- Renton spends 14.2% more per student than Reston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.1% higher in Renton than in Reston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Renton had 5.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Reston

Education
 Reston, VARenton, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,573$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085$14,996$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$10,083$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.5218.5316.23
 Students per Librarian6719894573
 Students per Counselor273455530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%4.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.6%90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%21.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.5%10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.2%35.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.27.1%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree4.2%1.0%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 Renton    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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ZIPS IN RESTON, VIRGINIA
20191 20190 20194
ZIPS IN RENTON, WASHINGTON
98059 98056 98055 98057

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