Jane E. Rees

Comparing Schools

A good public school system can be an important consideration for homebuyers, even if you don’t have school-aged children. That’s because good schools can enhance the resale value of your home and make it more attractive to a broader pool of buyers and tenants.

To conduct your own comparisons, go to School Match, which offers school research and data consulting services. Here you’ll find test scores, student-teacher ratios, spending and education levels for residents, and more.

School Match provides verified school data, as opposed to self-reported data, which can lead to various misinterpretations. Data that has been independently verified allows you to make better school district comparisons before you move.