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Rockville, MD vs Apple Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Apple Valley spends 25.7% less per student than Rockville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 66.8% higher in Apple Valley than in Rockville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apple Valley had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockville
 Rockville, MDApple Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,697  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor292  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Rockville    16 Reviews

Having practically grown up here, it is fair to think I am biased. Before making assumptions about my opinion, though, I've lived in multiple cities in these states -  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Like the title says, the Rockville, MD area is filled with opportunities. But if you don't have a pretty high standing job then I hope you have a rich uncle. I may be  More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    20 Reviews

I've lived in Apple Valley for 11 years. The town is poorly managed, but still an okay place to live. In your climate rating you say average rainfall is 14 inches per  More

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Over 7 years ago

Overall, it's a nice place to call home. The affordability makes it a desirable place to live, especially with the amount you get for your money. For people who own farm  More

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This is a beautiful place. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, many different kinds of birds including the Mockingbird and phoebes. When I first moved up here we had many  More

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