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Blairsville, GA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 14.4% less per student than Blairsville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.1% lower in Blacksburg than in Blairsville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 41.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Blairsville
 Blairsville, GABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,976  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.21.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.4.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Blairsville    3 Reviews

I have been in area for 12 years and really enjoy living here. The people are friendly. We have a good school system, health care facilities, and crime rate is low. The  More

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First of all, you need to get your data straight-there are more than 6oo+ people living in Blairsville. With the lack of convenience, decent restaurants, and social  More

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Over 18 years ago

There is so much good to say about this area but one item on top of the list is the climate. We get approx. 6 inches of snow a year. Two months of the year is typical  More

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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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