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Bluefield, VA vs Forest, VA

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- Forest spends 34.4% more per student than Bluefield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Forest than in Bluefield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Forest had 12.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluefield
 Bluefield, VAForest, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,689$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,704  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,701$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor452  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Bluefield    2 Reviews
michael · Mount Gilead, NC
Your part of something great here
Over 7 years ago

Your part of something great when your in Bluefield. There is the wonder and beauty of the mountains in all 4 seasons. The cost of living is great and the quality of  More

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phil · Falls Mills, VA
air conditioned city
Over 15 years ago

air conditioned city may be true when the humidity is less than 60%. other than that the scenery is nice and people are somewhat  More

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Carmela · Forest, VA
Forest is a Great Place to live
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Forest a little over a year ago. I have to say that the peace and quiet agrees with me. I love the beautiful scenic view, the lack of crowds, and the  More

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