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Abingdon, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 8.0% more per student than Abingdon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.9% higher in Blacksburg than in Abingdon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 6.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abingdon
 Abingdon, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,049  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 4 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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