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Royal Oak, MI vs Norfolk, NE

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- Norfolk spends 4.0% less per student than Royal Oak.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% lower in Norfolk than in Royal Oak. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Royal Oak
 Royal Oak, MINorfolk, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,579$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,595  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,406$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3074573
 Students per Counselor537  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Royal Oak    20 Reviews

Whoever put crime and urban decay as cons for Royal Oak has never been to Royal Oak. It is a very stable and safe suburb with a lot to do and access to many job  More

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Over 15 years ago

Michigan willturn around as soon as they break the bonds with the car companies.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Fun growing  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Moved here 16 years ago from OH/IN area. Great place to raise kids, great place for elderly. People are community-minded. Yes, it is 1.5-2 hours away from any major  More

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Over 21 years ago

Norfolk is a stale job market, two of 5 major employer have or will closing their doors. There is little in the way of industy here. That coupled with being taxed to  More

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