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Beckley, WV vs St. Augustine, FL

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Highlights
- St. Augustine spends 15.0% less per student than Beckley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.7% higher in St. Augustine than in Beckley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Augustine had 5.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beckley
 Beckley, WVSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,699$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,981  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,179$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5454573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%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 St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 4 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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