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Southbury, CT vs Sebastian, FL

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Highlights
- Sebastian spends 52.4% less per student than Southbury.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.2% higher in Sebastian than in Southbury. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sebastian had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Southbury
 Southbury, CTSebastian, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,022$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,034$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8684573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Southbury    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

My husband and I retired here a very short time ago and we feel we found a place that is welcoming to all and offers everyone something that fits their bill. A great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Southbury used to be an affordable small town to live in. In just the last 7 years property taxes have risen almost 70%. Many people who could easily afford to live here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Southbury is the "sweet spot" of Connecticut for weather, getting just the right amount of sun and precipitation while avoiding the potential flooding along the coast  More

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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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