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Suffolk, VA vs New Port Richey, FL

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Highlights
- New Port Richey spends 14.0% less per student than Suffolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% higher in New Port Richey than in Suffolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Port Richey had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Suffolk
 Suffolk, VANew Port Richey, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,273  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,221$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock405794573
 Students per Counselor351  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Suffolk    7 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Don't move  More

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Over 17 years ago

I like living in Suffolk because of the smaller town feel yet having the conveniences of the larger city. We have been happy in Northern Suffolk. The schools don't seem  More

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Over 17 years ago

Suffolk is a bit difficult to describe because it is geographically the largest city in Virginia. Downtown has been slightly revitalized but I have no reason to go there  More

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Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 9 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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