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Manchester, NH vs Charleston, WV

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Highlights
- Charleston spends 17.0% less per student than Manchester.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.1% higher in Charleston than in Manchester. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charleston had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Manchester
 Manchester, NHCharleston, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,014$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,747  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,532$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14194573
 Students per Counselor220  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Manchester    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Manchester was a fine city to raise my little family, but as a single person again it isn't for me. It may be okay for some, maybe 20-somethings or 30-somethings, but  More

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Over 14 years ago

The snow wont stop, my phone was taken by a plow, roofs leaking from ice dams and are collapsing by weight of snow, its snowing now!  More

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Over 16 years ago

I lived in Manchester for one year for work purposes and absolutely loved it. Living in New Hampshire was the best place I ahve ever lived and if possible I would gladly  More

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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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