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North Las Vegas, NV vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke spends 23.0% more per student than North Las Vegas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.9% lower in Roanoke than in North Las Vegas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Las Vegas
 North Las Vegas, NVRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,498  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8554573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for North Las Vegas    9 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I got stationed at Nellis AFB in North Las Vegas about a year ago, and I have to say that I'm not a fan of this area. So many areas are run down around here and the  More

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North Las Vegas borders Las Vegas and West Las Vegas. Because of this, oftentimes many crimes are attributed to North Las Vegas but actually occur in either West Las  More

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Over 15 years ago

The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 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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