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Springfield, VA vs Lynchburg, VA

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- Lynchburg spends 21.7% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.5% lower in Lynchburg than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lynchburg had 2.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VALynchburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,762$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,572$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7834573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Jennifer · Springfield, VA
Parks and Playgrounds
Over 11 years ago

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

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Tom · Springfield, VA
Quality of life issues
Over 13 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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Fran · Springfield, VA
Peaceful, with easy access to everything
Over 13 years ago

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

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Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews
April · Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg Sucks
Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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fred · Roanoke, VA
Charming But Intolerant
Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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Carlos · Lynchburg, VA
I love Southern hospitality
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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