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North Kingstown, RI vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 43.3% less per student than North Kingstown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% higher in Blacksburg than in North Kingstown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Kingstown
 North Kingstown, RIBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,974  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor404  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for North Kingstown    3 Reviews

I just moved to North Kingstown four months ago. I just called the town hall to ask the tax assessor a question and wow - what a very rude woman. From the moment she  More

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First of all it si the pot hole capital of America. It's famous for pot holes and pot heads. That's all. Problem with "underground" influence is a main  More

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There can be alot said about RI but what you will find here is a true New England town-yes, it's reserved but warm. People help one another out here and good neighbors  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 10 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 15 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 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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