2025 Compare Cities Education:
Rockville, MD vs Portsmouth, NH

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Highlights
- Portsmouth spends 11.8% more per student than Rockville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.2% lower in Portsmouth than in Rockville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Portsmouth had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockville
 Rockville, MDPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,056$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,697  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,039$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3334573
 Students per Counselor292  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%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 10 years ago

No comment at this  More

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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 Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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