2026 Compare Cities Education:
Springfield, VA vs Brooklyn, NY

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Highlights
- Brooklyn spends 7.3% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% lower in Brooklyn than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brooklyn had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VABrooklyn, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,855$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,968$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock1003464573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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Reviews for Brooklyn    2 Reviews

Born in Downstate IE East Flatbush. Lived in Bushwick, Brownsville, Canarsie, Crown Heights, East New York and Back in East Flatbush now. If you know Brooklyn you'll  More

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I looooooove Brooklyn! So much culture! So many options of restaurants! So much diversity. It's one of the best places I've been to and lived. Granted, the commute is  More

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