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Beckley, WV vs Port St. Lucie, FL

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- Port St. Lucie spends 11.1% less per student than Beckley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.2% higher in Port St. Lucie than in Beckley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Port St. Lucie had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beckley
 Beckley, WVPort St. Lucie, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,181$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,981  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,827$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11554573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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

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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 Port St. Lucie    53 Reviews

Been here since 2017 and have enjoyed it very much. This is not a 'Big City', so if you're looking for all the big city trappings move on. It's quiet. I have  More

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Raymond · 
Over 5 years ago

We have visited four times and love it so much that we purchased a home here, and move in two weeks! Lets see first the good things. Beautiful weather year around.  More

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Over 6 years ago

Where do I begin. Been here for a few years now and just waiting to retire so I can concentrate on other places. Didn't take more than a year to figure this place out  More

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