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Charleston, WV vs Saco, ME

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Highlights
- Saco spends 28.2% more per student than Charleston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.1% lower in Saco than in Charleston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Saco had 2.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charleston
 Charleston, WVSaco, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,971$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,401  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4334573
 Students per Counselor252  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews

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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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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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 Saco    1 Reviews

I have lived in Saco for many years and work in the area. It is such a wonderful place to live and shop in. Residents helpful and friendly, city government progressive  More

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