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Davidson, NC vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke spends 11.7% more per student than Davidson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% lower in Roanoke than in Davidson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 9.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Davidson
 Davidson, NCRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8554573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Davidson    3 Reviews

We just moved here from Chicago about six months ago after visiting Charlotte several time because our son attends UNCC. We happened to visit Davidson to find a new  More

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Over 13 years ago

Granted we just moved to Davidson just a few weeks ago but we find it to be one of the best all-around cities to live in. Close to Charlotte, you have the benefit of  More

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Over 19 years ago

Moved to NC from  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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