2024 Compare Cities Education:
Waynesboro, VA vs Bedford, VA

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Highlights
- Bedford spends 1.7% more per student than Waynesboro.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.8% lower in Bedford than in Waynesboro. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bedford had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Waynesboro
 Waynesboro, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,457$13,689$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,400$11,267$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,598$6,701$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1813.9916.23
 Students per Librarian7556014573
 Students per Counselor302291530
 Grade School Educ.5.5%4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%11.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.7%84.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%18.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.9%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%18.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.2%3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%0.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Waynesboro    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Thinking of living in Waynesboro. Really nice, friendly people and a great City to live in as long as you plan to stay. You'll be penalized for living there any time  More

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Don't know why it was given top ratings. Worse place ever!!!! They do not hire people over 40 and they claim to be veteran friendly but they aren't. I retired from the  More

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Over 5 years ago

Waynesboro is horrible dont move here! I been here unfortunately all my life im 29. People here suck old ppl scared to do the speed limit so traffic is jammed up during  More

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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 16 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 18 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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