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Severn, MD vs Potomac, MD

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- Potomac spends 11.6% more per student than Severn.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.4% lower in Potomac than in Severn. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Potomac had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Severn
 Severn, MDPotomac, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,577  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4904573
 Students per Counselor324  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock27.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.5%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 Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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