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Bluffton, SC vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke spends 6.5% less per student than Bluffton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.0% higher in Roanoke than in Bluffton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 8.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluffton
 Bluffton, SCRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,547  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8554573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 10 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 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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