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Blacksburg, VA vs Amherst Town, MA

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- Amherst Town spends 73.9% more per student than Blacksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.7% lower in Amherst Town than in Blacksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Amherst Town had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blacksburg
 Blacksburg, VAAmherst Town, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,404$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3414573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock27.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
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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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
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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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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