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Akron, OH vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

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- Roanoke Rapids spends 27.8% less per student than Akron.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.0% lower in Roanoke Rapids than in Akron. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke Rapids had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Akron
 Akron, OHRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,243$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,529  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,476$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6524573
 Students per Counselor347  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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