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Beckley, WV vs Kent, OH

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Highlights
- Kent spends 16.6% more per student than Beckley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.5% higher in Kent than in Beckley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kent had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beckley
 Beckley, WVKent, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,672$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,981  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,829$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8494573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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