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Eureka, CA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 21.6% less per student than Eureka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.5% lower in Blacksburg than in Eureka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 10.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Eureka
 Eureka, CABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Eureka    43 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here 7 years and moved away a year ago. Crime and homelessness was really bad. Public funds which should be used to improve infrastructure somehow disappeared.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoy living in Eureka. There is a lot of beautiful outdoor trails. The climate is mild. Other places I have lived were freezing cold in winter, and flaming hot in  More

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I lived in a suburb just north of Eureka for three years. It has a small-town feel, where everybody seems to know everybody. There is zero traffic, but that's because  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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