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Franklin, NC vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 9.2% more per student than Franklin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.2% lower in Blacksburg than in Franklin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 25.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Franklin
 Franklin, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,359  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor407  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  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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