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Athens, WV vs Forest, VA

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- Forest spends 0.6% less per student than Athens.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.1% lower in Forest than in Athens. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Forest had 0.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Athens
 Athens, WVForest, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,689$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,701$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Todd · Fayetteville, WV
Great Little Town
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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Todd · Fayetteville, WV
Great Town
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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Carmela · Forest, VA
Forest is a Great Place to live
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Forest a little over a year ago. I have to say that the peace and quiet agrees with me. I love the beautiful scenic view, the lack of crowds, and the  More

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