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Norfolk, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 4.6% less per student than Norfolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.3% lower in Blacksburg than in Norfolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 10.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Norfolk
 Norfolk, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,354  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  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 Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  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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