Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Galax, VA vs Dobson, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Dobson spends 2.2% less per student than Galax.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.2% higher in Dobson than in Galax. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dobson had 10.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Galax
 Galax, VADobson, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,955$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,809  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,201$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8364573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Galax    5 Reviews
Tom · Galax, VA
Been Here 8 Years and Not
Over 6 years ago

We moved here 8 years ago from Ohio and love it. We find the people very friendly, the climate nice, and the mountains beautiful. It isn't for everyone as there isn't  More

   |    Reply
linda · Galax, VA
climate
Over 10 years ago

nice place to live  More

   |    Reply
Jim Tarvid · Independence, VA
Much to love
Over 15 years ago

Bring your own job (and hopefully a few more), make friends, enlarge your cultural horizons and you will find Galax and Grayson County most agreeable. Inexpensive  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Galax

See all reviews
Reviews for Dobson    1 Reviews
Michael · Meadows of Dan, VA
Dobson, N.C.......keep on driving.
Over 4 years ago

Enjoy the smell of eviscerated chickens with your morning coffee? How about in your face racists? Perhaps you are seeking a cozy town that boasts the highest crime rate  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Dobson

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Anchorage, AlaskaAiken, South CarolinaCompare
 Chippewa Falls, WisconsinMadison, GeorgiaCompare
 East Greenville, PennsylvaniaSherwood, OregonCompare
 American Fork, UtahPeachtree Corners, GeorgiaCompare
 Rogue River, OregonAuburn, CaliforniaCompare
 Carmel, IndianaCarbondale, IllinoisCompare
 Bluffton, South CarolinaSpringfield, IllinoisCompare
 American Fork, UtahGrand Junction, ColoradoCompare
 Henryville, IndianaRolling Fork, MississippiCompare
 Sacramento, CaliforniaAnn Arbor, MichiganCompare

Learn More About Galax, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Dobson, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.