2024 Compare Cities Education:
Lynchburg, VA vs Elkins, WV

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Highlights
- Elkins spends 16.6% less per student than Lynchburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% higher in Elkins than in Lynchburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Elkins had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lynchburg
 Lynchburg, VAElkins, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,762$11,482$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,269$11,055$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,572$6,390$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.3712.9216.23
 Students per Librarian78304573
 Students per Counselor392242530
 Grade School Educ.3.7%2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%6.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.89.8%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%15.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%5.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.3%25.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.5%6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%0.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.4%1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 4 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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