Charlottesville, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 40,362 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Charlottesville is at the headwaters of the Rivanna River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
Each spring the city hosts the Virginia Festival of the Book, attracting thousands of readers from around the country.
Recreation
The University of Virginia Cavaliers provide exciting sporting events, with their participation in the competitive ACC conference.
Economy
The University of Virginia is the leading employer in the city.
Fun Fact
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is open for tours, two miles southeast of the city.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 9 |
| Number of middle schools | 7 |
| Number of high schools | 5 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | #4, U.-Master's (S) | 17,918 |
| Mary Baldwin College | Staunton, VA | #25, U.-Master's (S) | 1,685 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | #84, Lib. Arts | 815 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | #23, Nat. U. | 24,257 |
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