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Vienna, VA vs Rockville, MD

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Highlights
- Rockville spends 12.3% more per student than Vienna.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% higher in Rockville than in Vienna. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockville had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Vienna
 Vienna, VARockville, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4904573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.73.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.2%1.5%
Reviews for Vienna    14 Reviews

I grew up in Vienna, on a farm, and while the town has grown and changed quite a bit since those days, it still has a small town vibe and strong sense of community.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Vienna, VA is a nice community and town, but it ain't cheap. As we have started looking for places to retire, I have found out that the property taxes we pay here are  More

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Over 14 years ago

Schools are very good. Our local school (Colvin Run),teaches to a high standard, offers lots of "specials" and has a strong character education program. My kids love  More

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Reviews for Rockville    16 Reviews

Having practically grown up here, it is fair to think I am biased. Before making assumptions about my opinion, though, I've lived in multiple cities in these states -  More

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Over 11 years ago

No comment at this  More

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Like the title says, the Rockville, MD area is filled with opportunities. But if you don't have a pretty high standing job then I hope you have a rich uncle. I may be  More

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