2026 Compare Cities Education:
Rye, NY vs Norfolk, VA

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Highlights
- Norfolk spends 58.9% less per student than Rye.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.9% higher in Norfolk than in Rye. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rye
 Rye, NYNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,367  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.6.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.80.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree13.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Rye    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Excellent community with terrific schools, proximity to New York City and New England, a vibrant town center and well educated residents. The only draw back is the cost  More

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Over 18 years ago

Small city that offers all the charm of living in a highly educated, upscale small town setting with close proximity to New York City, Connecticut and New England, and  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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