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Hamilton, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 31.1% less per student than Hamilton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% lower in Blacksburg than in Hamilton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 4.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hamilton
 Hamilton, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Hamilton    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Becoming evermore expensive to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

Quality of life is good here in Hamilton, Virginia which is in Western Loudoun County. Pace is slower, people are friendly. It is quiet, rural and quaint area to raise  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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