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Reston, VA vs Sonoma, CA

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Highlights
- Sonoma spends 4.1% less per student than Reston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 54.0% higher in Sonoma than in Reston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sonoma had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Reston
 Reston, VASonoma, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,850$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,508$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock142404573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%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 Sonoma    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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