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Norfolk, VA vs Gate City, VA

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Highlights
- Gate City spends 11.1% less per student than Norfolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% higher in Gate City than in Norfolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gate City had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Norfolk
 Norfolk, VAGate City, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,470$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,354  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5894573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Gate City    2 Reviews

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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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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