2024 Compare Cities Education:
Fredericksburg, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke spends 0.2% more per student than Fredericksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% higher in Roanoke than in Fredericksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fredericksburg
 Fredericksburg, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,058$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,335$12,973$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,590$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7314.7216.23
 Students per Librarian18128554573
 Students per Counselor330298530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%7.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.1%88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%19.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.1%8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.7%26.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.4%6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.5%1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 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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