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Gatlinburg, TN vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 0.1% less per student than Gatlinburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% lower in Blacksburg than in Gatlinburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 9.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gatlinburg
 Gatlinburg, TNBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,495  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Gatlinburg    9 Reviews

Family friendly, three different streets that you could visit for shopping, and amusement parks. Spend less on your room because there is plenty to do  More

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Over 2 years ago

We moved to Gatlinburg from Hawaii and fill like we live in heaven, it’s so beautiful and friendly, I hope to live a long life  More

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Over 5 years ago

Gatlinburg is one of the best and most beautiful places I have ever lived in my 60 years of life  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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