2026 Compare Cities Education:
Roanoke, VA vs Milton, PA

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Highlights
- Milton spends 13.9% more per student than Roanoke.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% lower in Milton than in Roanoke. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Milton had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Roanoke
 Roanoke, VAMilton, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,051$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,973  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,706$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.72  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7664573
 Students per Counselor298  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 4 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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Reviews for Milton    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

If you are not from the area, the locals will stare until they get to know you. The area tends to be 10-20 years behind when it comes to entertainment, race relations,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Milton is a great small town but there is no public transportation unless you are a senior citizen or handicapped. There are a few stores in town but anything else  More

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