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Sebastian, FL vs Lewes, DE

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Highlights
- Lewes spends 56.7% more per student than Sebastian.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.7% lower in Lewes than in Sebastian. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lewes had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sebastian
 Sebastian, FLLewes, DEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,270$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,970$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock24834573
 Students per Counselor370  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.1%1.5%
Reviews for Sebastian    13 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have lived here peacefully, but when there was a problem, the SPD doesn't want to help. Wouldn't recommend living here, especially if small children are concerned!   More

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Over 12 years ago

This is an update to my "I prefer it" submission of 2/15/2011. After four and half years I am moving but not because there is anything particularly wrong with  More

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Over 12 years ago

I stand by my rather positive review posted on 2/15/2011. However, I am about to leave for a region with four seasons and three dimensions. This is an ideal place for  More

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Reviews for Lewes    4 Reviews

I moved to Lewes in 2009 and it has been a great experience so far. Sussex County has the lowest property taxes in the state and Delaware has no sales tax making it a  More

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Lewes has so much to offer for retirees! It has a great library, wonderful classes for lifelong education (through the Osher Institute, affiliated with U.D.), and a town  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Lewes, Delaware practically my whole life and love it here. It’s a tight-knit community that really focuses on one another. Lewes frequently tops the  More

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