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Charlottesville, VA vs Front Royal, VA

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- Front Royal spends 30.5% less per student than Charlottesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.4% higher in Front Royal than in Charlottesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Front Royal had 11.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,499$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,584  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,416$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5744573
 Students per Counselor243  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews

Over 3 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 15 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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