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Blacksburg, VA vs Martinsville, IN

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Highlights
- Martinsville spends 6.4% less per student than Blacksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.1% higher in Martinsville than in Blacksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Martinsville had 14.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blacksburg

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 Blacksburg, VAMartinsville, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,311$11,520$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142$9,902$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,938$5,634$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3115.0616.23
 Students per Librarian5106864573
 Students per Counselor285823530
 Grade School Educ.0.4%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%13.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.3%83.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%19.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.5%7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%12.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.25.2%3.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%0.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree12.6%1.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 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 13 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 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Martinsville    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

If you are not originally from Martinsville - DON'T MOVE THERE! It is the most unfriendly, racially bigoted, cliquish "community". We built a home there, in an upscale  More

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Over 14 years ago

The best thing about Martinsville, IN is the lack of crime in the country. I have grown up here and living in the country creates a sense of security and comfort. It  More

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