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Wheeling, WV vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 3.3% more per student than Wheeling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% higher in Rock Springs than in Wheeling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wheeling

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 Wheeling, WVRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,485$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,686$15,312$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,887$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.5513.7116.23
 Students per Librarian10052924573
 Students per Counselor272379530
 Grade School Educ.1.8%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.6%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.2%14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%21.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%1.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 11 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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