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Frederick, MD vs Shepherdstown, WV

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- Shepherdstown spends 21.4% less per student than Frederick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.9% lower in Shepherdstown than in Frederick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Shepherdstown had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Frederick
 Frederick, MDShepherdstown, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,742$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,638  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,844$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6204573
 Students per Counselor295  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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Reviews for Shepherdstown    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Beautiful and mostly  More

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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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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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