2026 Compare Cities Education:
Beckley, WV vs Woodbridge, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Woodbridge spends 14.0% more per student than Beckley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.8% higher in Woodbridge than in Beckley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Woodbridge had 8.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Beckley
 Beckley, WVWoodbridge, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,340$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,981  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,845$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9584573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 7 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 18 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 Woodbridge    14 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

thank  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Adding more and more housing and stores raising cost of living and making it very cramped including  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

If moving to the area, you should know that "Northern Virginia" is not really Virginia; it is suburban Washington D.C. Woodbridge is not a real city in the sense that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Woodbridge


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.