2026 Compare Cities Education:
Farmington, CT vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 50.9% less per student than Farmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.9% higher in Blacksburg than in Farmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Farmington
 Farmington, CTBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,830  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor341  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Farmington    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

housing medium cost for Northeast; all other costs  More

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Over 16 years ago

....that there isn't more reasonably priced homes in Farmington because it really is a great town to live in. It's small enough to feel like you know people, but big  More

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If you work in the health insurance industry, and have school-age kids, this is a great place. The liberal, progressive culture is also a plus (to some  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 10 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 15 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 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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