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Hot Springs, NC vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 2.0% less per student than Hot Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.4% higher in Blacksburg than in Hot Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hot Springs
 Hot Springs, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,375  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor267  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Hot Springs    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Been living here in Hot Springs area of NC for the past 15 years.Retired and nice being less than an hour to Asheville without having to put up with the high cost of the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hot Springs is a small mountain town located on the French Broad River. Living here provides a very calm and peaceful life.We enjoy the warm mineral baths which are  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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