2025 Compare Cities Education:
Beckley, WV vs Wheeling, WV

Change Cities
Highlights
- Wheeling spends 31.0% more per student than Beckley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% lower in Wheeling than in Beckley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Beckley
 Beckley, WVWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,981  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%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

   |    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 Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

   |    Reply

My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wheeling


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.