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Athens, WV vs Bluefield, VA

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- Bluefield spends 26.0% less per student than Athens.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.5% lower in Bluefield than in Athens. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bluefield had 11.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Athens
 Athens, WVBluefield, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,184$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3194573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I went to Concord College which is now Concord University. I pledged Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Phi Mu chapter in 2002, my freshman year. I loved everything about  More

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Over 15 years ago

I went to Concord College which is now Concord University in 2002. I pledged with the Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity Phi Mu chapter that same year. I loved the town  More

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Reviews for Bluefield    2 Reviews

Your part of something great when your in Bluefield. There is the wonder and beauty of the mountains in all 4 seasons. The cost of living is great and the quality of  More

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Over 15 years ago

air conditioned city may be true when the humidity is less than 60%. other than that the scenery is nice and people are somewhat  More

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