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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 0.6% more per student than Roanoke Rapids.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.1% lower in Blacksburg than in Roanoke Rapids. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 15.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Roanoke Rapids
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,656  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor348  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  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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