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As expected the largest portion of the budget, 63.1 percent, was for the operation of schools. Rappahannock spent $646per person for education, 80.9 percent of the state s average of $798.50. This was higher than Pages spending of $622 and Warrens of $638, but below Culpepers $786.
88.8%