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Lynchburg, VA vs Shepherdstown, WV

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- Shepherdstown spends 7.4% less per student than Lynchburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.3% higher in Shepherdstown than in Lynchburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Shepherdstown had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lynchburg
 Lynchburg, VAShepherdstown, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,742$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,269  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,844$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6204573
 Students per Counselor392  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews
April · Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg Sucks
Over 5 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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fred · Roanoke, VA
Charming But Intolerant
Over 6 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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Carlos · Lynchburg, VA
I love Southern hospitality
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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Reviews for Shepherdstown    4 Reviews
Shelli · Shepherdstown, WV
Mild climate
Over 13 years ago

Beautiful and mostly  More

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Tara  · Shepherdstown, WV
Love it!
Over 15 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 15 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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