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Independence, VA vs Floyd, VA

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- Floyd spends 13.2% less per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.1% higher in Floyd than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Floyd had 3.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, VAFloyd, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,115$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,884  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,820$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4444573
 Students per Counselor255  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Lonnie · Willis, VA
Born here in 76
Over 8 years ago

Jobs plentiful ( Reccon if u's a worker) I an my ol lady ooh yea my siss also lives on same piece dirt raisd on . Mostly crimes theft from prob sumbudy u's know tryn buy  More

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Robin · Floyd, VA
Where tie-dye and coveralls live in harmony
Over 16 years ago

Floyd County culture is a delightful mix of country folk and the creative wave of hippie culture that joined it in the 60's and just kept growing. Floyd is experiencing  More

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