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Gainesville, FL vs Front Royal, VA

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- Front Royal spends 0.6% less per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.8% lower in Front Royal than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Front Royal had 12.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,499$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,416$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5744573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews

Over 4 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 16 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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