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Blowing Rock, NC vs Abingdon, VA

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- Abingdon spends 1.1% more per student than Blowing Rock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% lower in Abingdon than in Blowing Rock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abingdon had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Blowing Rock
 Blowing Rock, NCAbingdon, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,619  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,004$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4494573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Blowing Rock    2 Reviews
Maki · Blowing Rock, NC
weather
Over 11 years ago

I've been in Blowing Rock for about 8 years and can't wait to leave this gloomy place. It is grey and cloudy most of the time. The rating it has on this site of 199  More

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Douglas · Blowing Rock, NC
the weather
Over 17 years ago

great in the summer, but very cold in the  More

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Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews
Chris · Raleigh, NC
Lovely town, great for remote work.
Over 2 years ago

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Chris · Raleigh, NC
Lovely town, great for remote work.
Over 2 years ago

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Norma · Abingdon, VA
Love living here.
Over 4 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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