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Blacksburg, VA vs Roswell, NM

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Highlights
- Roswell spends 1.6% more per student than Blacksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.5% higher in Roswell than in Blacksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roswell had 19.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blacksburg
 Blacksburg, VARoswell, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,506$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,269$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4464573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock10.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 10 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 15 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 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 7 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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