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California, MD vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 19.2% less per student than California.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.2% lower in Blacksburg than in California. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to California
 California, MDBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
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Pamala · Hollywood, MD
Southern Maryland...what I like to call the REAL S
Over 15 years ago

I am not a true Southern Marylander but I have learned to truly appreciate the qualities of MY county and to recognize how Saint Mary's county is really different from  More

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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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