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Richford, VT vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg spends 41.7% less per student than Richford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% higher in Blacksburg than in Richford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 17.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Richford
 Richford, VTBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,000  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor189  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Richford    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've now lived here for nearly 6 years. Take my word for it..nearly all these people grew up together and of you happen NOT to have been from here you'll be sorry you  More

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Your Health section says "There are 131 physicians per capita in Richford (zip 05476), VT. The US average is 170." The term "per capita" is a Latin phrase meaning  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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