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Elkins, WV vs Shepherdstown, WV

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- Shepherdstown spends 11.0% more per student than Elkins.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.2% higher in Shepherdstown than in Elkins. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Shepherdstown had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Elkins
 Elkins, WVShepherdstown, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,742$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,055  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,844$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.92  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6204573
 Students per Counselor242  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews
Delores · Athens, WV
Elkins does have it all
Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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gina · Elkins, WV
Elkins, WV
Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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Reviews for Shepherdstown    4 Reviews
Shelli · Shepherdstown, WV
Mild climate
Over 12 years ago

Beautiful and mostly  More

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Tara  · Shepherdstown, WV
Love it!
Over 14 years ago

Shepherdstown has been my home for 25 years since I was a teenager and the people are wonderful and friendly! I love Shepherdstown and I am proud to call it my  More

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Ana · Bethesda, MD
Gem of a town
Over 14 years ago

We bought our vacation home in this quaint, historic town and are loving the time we spend there. The nearby Potomac river is beautiful and offers canoeing and kayaking  More

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