2025 Compare Cities Education:
Beckley, WV vs Lincoln, NE

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lincoln spends 3.6% more per student than Beckley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% lower in Lincoln than in Beckley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beckley
 Beckley, WVLincoln, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,981  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,631$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Beckley

Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

   |    Reply

I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lincoln


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.