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Winston-Salem, NC vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

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- Roanoke Rapids spends 16.2% more per student than Winston-Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.6% lower in Roanoke Rapids than in Winston-Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke Rapids had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem, NCRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,533$12,243$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,824$11,656$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,505$6,476$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8614.3316.23
 Students per Librarian5166524573
 Students per Counselor347348530
 Grade School Educ.4.9%3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%11.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.0%85.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.7%8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.6%20.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.2%5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%1.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.2%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews
Emily · Greenville, SC
A sad and corrupt city
Over 4 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Charlotte · Winston-Salem, NC
Beautiful and Quiet
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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mary · Terre Haute, IN
Progressive, artsy small city
Over 6 years ago

I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews
Jim  · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Housing Market
Over 16 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Ashley · Raleigh, NC
Roanoke Rapids
Over 17 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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ZIPS IN WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA
27106, 27107, 27105, 27127, 27103, 27104, 27101, 27040, 27109, 27110, 10 total
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