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Charleston, WV vs Christiansburg, VA

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- Christiansburg spends 12.2% less per student than Charleston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.6% lower in Christiansburg than in Charleston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Christiansburg had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charleston
 Charleston, WVChristiansburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,401  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor252  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews
T · Christiansburg, VA
A good place to live.
Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Jim · Christiansburg, VA
Education
Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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Joe · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg. Nice Place To Live
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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