2026 Compare Cities Education:
Christiansburg, VA vs New Bern, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- New Bern spends 19.7% less per student than Christiansburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.8% higher in New Bern than in Christiansburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Bern had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Christiansburg
 Christiansburg, VANew Bern, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,880$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,142  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,821$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7044573
 Students per Counselor285  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews

Over 4 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

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Christiansburg

Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

   |    Reply

I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of New Bern


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.