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Arlington, VA vs Front Royal, VA

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Highlights
- Front Royal spends 51.2% less per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.3% lower in Front Royal than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Front Royal had 13.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington
 Arlington, VAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,499$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,293  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,416$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5744573
 Students per Counselor248  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe  More

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If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who  More

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Over 16 years ago

Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since moving  More

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