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Sanford, NC vs Reston, VA

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Highlights
- Reston spends 71.3% more per student than Sanford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.3% lower in Reston than in Sanford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reston had 18.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sanford
 Sanford, NCReston, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,573$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,304  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,083$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6714573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock27.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 3 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

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Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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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

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