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Taunton, MA vs Burlington, VT

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- Burlington spends 11.1% more per student than Taunton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% lower in Burlington than in Taunton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Burlington had 11.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taunton
 Taunton, MABurlington, VTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,565$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,183  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2964573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.6%1.5%
Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 16 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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Reviews for Burlington    32 Reviews

The good: beautiful, safe, walkable downtown, outdoors nearby. The bad: the woke nonsense is overwhelming, winters are long and brutal, dating scene is beyond  More

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Having lived in the Burlington VT area for more than a decade, I wish I would have done my research before relocating. Yes, VT has some great draws- but the cons far out  More

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Over 8 years ago

If your a hippie you'll love Burlington! The grass is green all year round.  More

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