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Charleston, WV vs Alexandria, LA

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- Alexandria spends 19.2% less per student than Charleston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% higher in Alexandria than in Charleston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alexandria had 7.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Charleston
 Charleston, WVAlexandria, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,319$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,401  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,644$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5324573
 Students per Counselor252  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Reviews for Alexandria    7 Reviews
Amanda · Bloomington, IN
Migraines
Over 11 years ago

I get migraines from rapid shifts of barometric pressure tornado and severe storms in Indiana we can go from 60 to 30 with snow in 24 hours. How does Alexandria compare  More

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lana · Beaverton, OR
anyone know the twins...
Over 16 years ago

Lynette and Lynelle? I knew them when we were children and I'd love to talk with their Mom again. I only remember that they lived in Alexandria.  More

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Charles · Wilmington, NC
City review
Over 16 years ago

I live in a great city if you are seeking to raise children. Good schools with low crime  More

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