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Fort Worth, TX vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 9.8% less per student than Fort Worth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.4% lower in Blacksburg than in Fort Worth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 17.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Worth
 Fort Worth, TXBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,823  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Fort Worth    82 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This city is one of the best in Texas! It has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people. It has a strong southern charm feel, and there are plenty things to do. The  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved here from the Midwest in 2015. The best decision I could have made. Living in North Fort Worth, I couldn’t have for a better feel coming from a high crime rate  More

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Over 6 years ago

Fort Worth may have a reputation for being an overgrown cowboy town, but that's not an accurate representation. The city's art institutions are the finest in Texas and  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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