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Natick, MA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 47.7% less per student than Natick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.0% higher in Blacksburg than in Natick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Natick
 Natick, MABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.68.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 10 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 15 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  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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