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Roanoke, VA vs San Antonio, TX

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- San Antonio spends 6.2% less per student than Roanoke.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.2% higher in San Antonio than in Roanoke. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Antonio had 5.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Roanoke

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 Roanoke, VASan Antonio, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,087$13,214$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,973$10,259$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,573$6,154$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7214.916.23
 Students per Librarian8558254573
 Students per Counselor298397530
 Grade School Educ.3.8%7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%8.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.3%83.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%22.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.3%8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%27.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.4%7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%1.2%1.5%

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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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Reviews for San Antonio    239 Reviews

I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

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I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

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Over 2 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

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