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Front Royal, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke spends 22.5% more per student than Front Royal.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% higher in Roanoke than in Front Royal. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Front Royal
 Front Royal, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,099  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8554573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%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 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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