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Roanoke, VA vs Tahlequah, OK

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- Tahlequah spends 19.6% less per student than Roanoke.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% lower in Tahlequah than in Roanoke. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tahlequah had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Roanoke
 Roanoke, VATahlequah, OKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,320$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,973  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,024$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.72  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4264573
 Students per Counselor298  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
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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Reviews for Tahlequah    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I moved here for school and do not like this town very much. I can't believe that a town of this size doesn't have sidewalks! The best option for a student to live here  More

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Summers in Tahlequah are usually very hot and rather dry (July and August). Most summer days reach the 90s and sometimes the 100s. Winters can be cold but usually only  More

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Tahlequah, is a small town in Northeastern Oklahoma nearest to the state of Arkansas. Cost of living here is one of the lowest in the nation and being an affordable  More

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