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Portsmouth, VA vs Christiansburg, VA

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- Christiansburg spends 2.6% less per student than Portsmouth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.1% lower in Christiansburg than in Portsmouth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Christiansburg had 3.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Portsmouth
 Portsmouth, VAChristiansburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,089  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Portsmouth    4 Reviews
Brenda L. · Portsmouth, VA
answer to question about paper mills
Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Westhaven neighborhood in Portsmouth for 23 yrs. I have never smelled a paper mill in Portsmouth. I grew up in MA about a mile from one, so I know what  More

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harry · Portsmouth, VA
location
Over 15 years ago

Housing not always  More

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Audrey · Fort Myers, FL
Question: Are there any paper mills in the Portsmo
Over 17 years ago

Does anyone living near Portsmouth, VA smell a paper  More

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Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews
T · Christiansburg, VA
A good place to live.
Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Jim · Christiansburg, VA
Education
Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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Joe · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg. Nice Place To Live
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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