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Terra Alta, WV vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke spends 25.9% more per student than Terra Alta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% higher in Roanoke than in Terra Alta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Terra Alta
 Terra Alta, WVRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,677  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8554573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.6.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Moisés · Roanoke, VA
ITS PRETTY GOOD
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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Eugenia · Roanoke, VA
These people are dumb af. Don't live here.
Over 5 years ago

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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Edward · Houston, TX
Born and Raised in Roanoke
Over 5 years ago

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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