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Round Rock, TX vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke spends 11.7% more per student than Round Rock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% higher in Roanoke than in Round Rock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Round Rock
 Round Rock, TXRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,918  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8554573
 Students per Counselor415  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Round Rock    28 Reviews

I plan on relocating from Amarillo to Round Rock or one of the suburbs north of Austin with my wife and kids. I would like to know what people can tell me about the job  More

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Round Rock has a booming real estate market. It is one of the fastest growing communities in America. If you need more info about home buying in Round Rock, or anywhere  More

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We moved from Southern CA, we first lived at beach for many years in SD, then high desert (Hesperia). BEST MOVE I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!! The weather is great, the  More

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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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