2025 Compare Cities Education:
Covington, KY vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 1.9% more per student than Covington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.5% lower in Blacksburg than in Covington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 15.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Covington
 Covington, KYBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,786  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

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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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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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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