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Palmyra, VA vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

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- Roanoke Rapids spends 1.6% more per student than Palmyra.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in Roanoke Rapids than in Palmyra. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke Rapids had 15.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Palmyra
 Palmyra, VARoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,243$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,204  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,476$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6524573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.0.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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