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Fort Myers, FL vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke spends 22.0% more per student than Fort Myers.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.7% lower in Roanoke than in Fort Myers. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Myers

Education
 Fort Myers, FLRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,545$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,527$12,973$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,654$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.8114.7216.23
 Students per Librarian28708554573
 Students per Counselor557298530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%7.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.2%88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%19.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.2%8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%26.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.6%6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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ZIPS IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
33905 33916 33901 33966
ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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