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Flagstaff, AZ vs Beckley, WV

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- Beckley spends 3.8% more per student than Flagstaff.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.4% lower in Beckley than in Flagstaff. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beckley had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Flagstaff
 Flagstaff, AZBeckley, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,438  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,987$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock35994573
 Students per Counselor357  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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