2026 Compare Cities Education:
Sanford, FL vs Reston, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Reston spends 77.3% more per student than Sanford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.2% lower in Reston than in Sanford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reston had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sanford
 Sanford, FLReston, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,573$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,661  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,083$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6714573
 Students per Counselor517  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock27.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
Reviews for Sanford    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

we are looking for a place that except a dog she 11 years old fixed, we are on social se curity we get about 1600 a month I am 59 and my husband is 52 years of age  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

A little southern town with some bad areas and not too much variety in culture besides white and black. Not too close to orlando, lots of outdoor activities, and overall  More

   |    Reply

You need to check exactly where in 32773 a house is located as the properties on the edge of the zip or more like 32746 Lake Mary. All services and shopping tends to be  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sanford

Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 4 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

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Reston


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.