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Charleston, WV vs Slidell, LA

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Highlights
- Slidell spends 4.9% less per student than Charleston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.3% higher in Slidell than in Charleston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Slidell had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Charleston
 Charleston, WVSlidell, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,401  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,078$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7224573
 Students per Counselor252  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  More

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