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Independence, VA vs Gate City, VA

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- Gate City spends 17.8% less per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% higher in Gate City than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gate City had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, VAGate City, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,470$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,884  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5894573
 Students per Counselor255  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Ron · Gate City, VA
Typical small town
Over 14 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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jaki · Gate City, VA
the people of gate city
Over 19 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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