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Slidell, LA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg spends 7.6% less per student than Slidell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.3% lower in Blacksburg than in Slidell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blacksburg had 8.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Slidell
 Slidell, LABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,092  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.05  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor457  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock12.6%1.5%
Reviews for Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  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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