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Gate City, VA vs Charlottesville, VA

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Highlights
- Charlottesville spends 44.2% more per student than Gate City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.6% lower in Charlottesville than in Gate City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlottesville had 6.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gate City
 Gate City, VACharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,713  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,935$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor321  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.4%1.5%
Reviews for Gate City    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Actually several unicorporated towns fall under the Gate City zipcode and I live in in a rural part of the area. I am retired military and don't have kids in school so  More

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Over 18 years ago

this is one of the most charming places i have ever lived. the people here make you feel so welcome. i also feel this is one of the safest towns i have ever lived. i  More

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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