Blacksburg, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 40,010 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
This southwestern Virginia town is located between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny mountain ranges.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Steppin' Out Street Festival brings the community together on the streets of downtown Blacksburg.
Recreation
The nearby Appalachian Trail winds through Virginia’s mountains for 462 miles.
Economy
The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center has been responsible for attracting jobs to the area.
Fun Fact
Blacksburg is home to Virginia Tech, Virginia’s largest university.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 8 |
| Number of middle schools | 4 |
| Number of high schools | 3 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
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Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield College | Bluefield, VA | #48, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 793 |
| Bluefield State College | Bluefield, WV | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 1,804 |
| Concord University | Athens, WV | #45, Bacc. Coll. (S) | 2,752 |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 1,240 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | #98, Lib. Arts | 1,049 |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | #36, U.-Master's (S) | 9,122 |
| Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | #71, Nat. U. | 29,898 |
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