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Lubbock, TX vs Bluefield, VA

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- Bluefield spends 18.2% less per student than Lubbock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% lower in Bluefield than in Lubbock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bluefield had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXBluefield, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,184$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3194573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Bluefield    2 Reviews

Your part of something great when your in Bluefield. There is the wonder and beauty of the mountains in all 4 seasons. The cost of living is great and the quality of  More

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Over 15 years ago

air conditioned city may be true when the humidity is less than 60%. other than that the scenery is nice and people are somewhat  More

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