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Blacksburg, VA vs Fredericksburg, VA

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- Fredericksburg spends 14.2% more per student than Blacksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.2% higher in Fredericksburg than in Blacksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fredericksburg had 7.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blacksburg
 Blacksburg, VAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,590$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18124573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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