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Jamestown, NC vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke spends 32.2% more per student than Jamestown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.7% lower in Roanoke than in Jamestown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 10.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Jamestown

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 Jamestown, NCRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,652$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,101$12,973$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,180$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.2814.7216.23
 Students per Librarian6418554573
 Students per Counselor310298530
 Grade School Educ.0.2%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%7.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.8%88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.9%19.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.5%8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.3%26.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.3%6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%2.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.9%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Jamestown    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

In Jamestown proper, there is City Lake Park. During the summer, there is a pool and waterslide, along with rides (like a miniature train) for the kids. Year round  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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