2025 Compare Cities Education:
Gate City, VA vs Abingdon, VA

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- Abingdon spends 0.6% less per student than Gate City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.7% lower in Abingdon than in Gate City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abingdon had 6.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gate City
 Gate City, VAAbingdon, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,713  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,004$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4494573
 Students per Counselor321  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Gate City    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Actually several unicorporated towns fall under the Gate City zipcode and I live in in a rural part of the area. I am retired military and don't have kids in school so  More

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Over 18 years ago

this is one of the most charming places i have ever lived. the people here make you feel so welcome. i also feel this is one of the safest towns i have ever lived. i  More

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Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 4 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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