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Jonesboro, AR vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 22.4% more per student than Jonesboro.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.2% lower in Blacksburg than in Jonesboro. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jonesboro
 Jonesboro, ARBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,449  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Jonesboro    18 Reviews

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I have lived in Jonesboro for 25 years and have enjoyed seeing the economic growth of this community. My children are able to attend a great public school and my wife  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yikes, this is one of those places that used to have sundown town policies in place well into the 20th century. Welcome to the conservative, baptist South.  More

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Ashamed of Jonesboro! I was born and raised there back in the late 70's and 80's We never heard of killings, not much of drugs, we were able to play outside, Nettleton  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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