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Indianapolis, IN vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke spends 2.9% less per student than Indianapolis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% lower in Roanoke than in Indianapolis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis, INRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,503$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,754$12,973$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,672$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.7114.7216.23
 Students per Librarian9318554573
 Students per Counselor613298530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%7.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.7%88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%19.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%26.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 3 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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ZIPS IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
46254, 46237, 46203, 46222, 46220, 46217, 46235, 46241, 46201, 46234, 27 total
ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
24012 24017 24014 24015 24016 24013 24011

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