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Front Royal, VA vs Hickory, NC

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- Hickory spends 13.0% less per student than Front Royal.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% higher in Hickory than in Front Royal. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hickory had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Front Royal
 Front Royal, VAHickory, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,003$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,099  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,893$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7174573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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