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Blacksburg, VA vs Gulf Breeze, FL

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- Gulf Breeze spends 14.0% less per student than Blacksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.5% higher in Gulf Breeze than in Blacksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gulf Breeze had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blacksburg
 Blacksburg, VAGulf Breeze, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,587$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,547$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9864573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%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 Gulf Breeze    7 Reviews

If you have already retired or it's just around the corner; Gulf Breeze, FL is a great place to consider. With multiple Navy and Air Force bases in the surrounding  More

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Over 16 years ago

I live in a town East of Gulf Breeze called Navarre off the coastal route 98. I don't know why it isn't on the list of towns. Navarre, and Navarre Beach, especially is  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up in the north so for me the heat and humidity here is nothing short of relentless which is difficult because I am really an outdoors person. If you choose to  More

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