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Lockport, NY vs Wheeling, WV

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Highlights
- Wheeling spends 32.3% less per student than Lockport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.4% lower in Wheeling than in Lockport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lockport
 Lockport, NYWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,601  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor253  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Lockport    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I am an old die-hard WNYer and can honestly say love everything about each area. Have lived in many other states and even another country but always back home because of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great history of New York can be found right in our little town/city. There are fun things to do with the wine trail, camping, parks and hiking trails, the Erie Canal  More

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I moved to Lockport/Cambria area and Niagara County all together assumes they can take what they please I cannot wait to move out of this area. The Town taxes are well  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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