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Winchester, VA vs Fort Washington, MD

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- Fort Washington spends 11.3% more per student than Winchester.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Fort Washington than in Winchester. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Washington had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winchester
 Winchester, VAFort Washington, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,603$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,017  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,718$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11554573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Winchester    17 Reviews

I have lived in Winchester for 13 years and I find the locals to be rude, unpleasant and loud. Women worse than men... that's not to say all is bad, the city has some  More

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Over 10 years ago

Worst place I have ever lived. My neighbors hate jemmy since I am not a clone. They do not respect other people's property.I put up a fence and the same day the  More

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I would have to say I agree with much of what another individual wrote: it's like going back in time or living in a place that refuses to adapt to cultural diversity.   More

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Reviews for Fort Washington    2 Reviews

Excellent area - 15 minutes from DC and Alexandria - 1 exit away from MGM and National Harbor. Great value on home prices! This area is going to also be the home of  More

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Over 14 years ago

I just don't like it here, the people are definitely not friendly at all. At least it is only 15mins from D.C. So there is plenty to do. My favorite place to live would  More

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