2025 Compare Cities Education:
Benicia, CA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 11.9% less per student than Benicia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.1% lower in Blacksburg than in Benicia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 2.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benicia
 Benicia, CABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor867  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Benicia    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Formerly an out of the way set of signs on the freeways noticed on the way out of town, with a reputation for refineries, Benicia has transformed over the years into a  More

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i've lived lots of places and benicia is by far the worst. th kist here (12-20) are jerks, they jump infront of cars, run around the stores like crazy people and are  More

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I'm a Californian who doesn't like cars, traffic or driving. That's why I moved to Benicia, so I could walk to work if I wanted. After work, I really don't need a car  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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