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Severn, MD vs Cumberland, MD

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- Cumberland spends 11.4% less per student than Severn.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.1% lower in Cumberland than in Severn. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cumberland had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Severn
 Severn, MDCumberland, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,661$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,577  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,912$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7074573
 Students per Counselor324  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Severn    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

We've lived in Severn for 25 years and we really enjoy the convenience. Schools are good, shopping is excellent and it's close to everything ... malls, grocery stores,  More

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Over 11 years ago

now its extremely crowded, over populated, poor road infrastructure and Maryland is OUTRAGEOUSLY  More

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Over 15 years ago

In general, Severn is a fine place to be, in a state that has a lot to  More

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Reviews for Cumberland    4 Reviews

The cost of living here is too high. It has one of the highest gas prices in the state. Cost of Food is much higher. Rents are much higher then in Hampton Roads area of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Don't move here because the governor and state legislature raise all types of taxes including Business taxes. Also the other reason to discourage people to move here is  More

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For a more accurate view of Cumberland, search zipcode 21502--Cumberland is scattered over several hills and creek beds, and the zip more accurately reflects the whole  More

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