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Blacksburg, VA vs Spokane Valley, WA

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- Spokane Valley spends 43.5% more per student than Blacksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% higher in Spokane Valley than in Blacksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spokane Valley had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blacksburg
 Blacksburg, VASpokane Valley, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,661$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,051$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18994573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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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Reviews for Spokane Valley    2 Reviews
Samantha · Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Valley and the surrounding areas
Over 6 years ago

Let me begin by saying that I am proud to live in this area the majority of my life. I have lived in other places outside of here and I truly love living where I do.  More

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Lisa · Spokane Valley, WA
Neighbors make the neighborhood
Over 8 years ago

Spokane Valley is a highly desired location to live. Neighbors have built a wonderful community. The award winning school district will provided children an education  More

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