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Kerrville, TX vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 28.4% less per student than Kerrville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% lower in Blacksburg than in Kerrville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 7.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kerrville
 Kerrville, TXBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,716  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor354  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Kerrville    7 Reviews

Aesthetically, a nice town surrounded by lovely countryside. Some of the big chain stores like target are fairly far away (the closest “big city” is about an hour’s  More

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It is not the same town as 10 years ago. There has been recent gang activity and shootings in the area. It is off the beaten path which is encouraging crime. Stay  More

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Over 14 years ago

My son is a Senior at Tivy High School and I must say I have been highly impressed wtih the school. It has gotten much better in the last two years with a change in  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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