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Kirksville, MO vs Beckley, WV

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- Beckley spends 10.6% more per student than Kirksville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.0% higher in Beckley than in Kirksville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beckley had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kirksville
 Kirksville, MOBeckley, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,472  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,987$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock35994573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Kirksville    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

kirksvilles a nice town but too small for this guy. Lived there for 18 yrs and decided to move back to the east  More

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"Hello there!" "Welcome to Kirksville!!" I was born in Kirksville. I lived here for thirty-one years. I know from experience, this small town is a Mighty Great  More

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I am only a short timer here (two years)but have already become accustomed to, and appreciative of,the lack of violent crime. There is no fear of walking alone at night  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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