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San Bernardino, CA vs Norfolk, VA

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- Norfolk spends 12.0% less per student than San Bernardino.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.7% lower in Norfolk than in San Bernardino. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 25.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Bernardino
 San Bernardino, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 8 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  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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