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Great Falls, VA vs River Oaks, TX

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- River Oaks spends 22.4% less per student than Great Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.7% higher in River Oaks than in Great Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- River Oaks had 21.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Great Falls
 Great Falls, VARiver Oaks, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,972$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8894573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.83.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
Reviews for Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 19 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 20 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

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Reviews for River Oaks    1 Reviews

Do not move here. The houses are cheap for a reason. This "city" is so poorly ran and there's nothing to do here unless all of your free time is dedicated to children.  More

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