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Schenectady, NY vs Medford, NY

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- Medford spends 31.1% more per student than Schenectady.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% lower in Medford than in Schenectady. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Medford had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Schenectady
 Schenectady, NYMedford, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$30,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,501  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,018$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11144573
 Students per Counselor291  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews
Joe · Rotterdam, NY
Falling into ruin
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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kevin · Kings Park, NY
Just take a walk
Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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carlos · Schenectady, NY
target areas
Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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Reviews for Medford    4 Reviews
DaveZ · Medford, NY
Medford (Long Island in general) good place to liv
Over 17 years ago

While the area is higher cost than other parts of the country, there are tons of restaurants, malls all within a short driving distance. Very little public  More

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craig · Medford, NY
Taxes
Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live. taxes are high  More

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Rich · Medford, NY
Climate - Medford, NY
Over 18 years ago

Middle class town. Very nice climate. All 4 seasons. None of which are too  More

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