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Sterling, VA vs Frederick, MD

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Highlights
- Frederick spends 9.2% less per student than Sterling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.2% higher in Frederick than in Sterling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Frederick had 13.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sterling
 Sterling, VAFrederick, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,215$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,770$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7354573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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