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Charles Town, WV vs Wheeling, WV

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- Wheeling spends 29.4% more per student than Charles Town.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% lower in Wheeling than in Charles Town. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charles Town
 Charles Town, WVWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor395  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Charles Town    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Charles Town is a town with a small town feel. Having grown up and lived there until the age of 18, I've maintained a fondness for that "feel". Living the past 22 years  More

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Over 18 years ago

Charles Town is a beautiful, historic town just a short distance from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. It used to be inexpensive to live here but in  More

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Over 19 years ago

You can spend a day at Charles Town Races and Slots either cheering on the winning horse or getting lucky at the slots. You can visit many historical sites such as the  More

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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

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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

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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

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