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Front Royal, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 7.1% more per student than Front Royal.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.2% lower in Blacksburg than in Front Royal. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 19.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Front Royal
 Front Royal, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,099  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews
Jim · Front Royal, VA
I love this place!!!
Over 3 years ago

I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe  More

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John · Minneapolis, MN
Do NOT move to Front Royal, VA!
Over 6 years ago

If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who  More

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Roberta · Front Royal, VA
Live on the Mountain
Over 15 years ago

Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since moving  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
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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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
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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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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