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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Marion, OH vs Bluefield, WV

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- Bluefield spends 13.7% more per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.5% lower in Bluefield than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bluefield had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, OHBluefield, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,769$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,626  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,614$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio25.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11524573
 Students per Counselor496  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews
Simona  · Marion, OH
Nothing here:(
Over 9 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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Anonymous · Marion, OH
terrible place to raise kids
Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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Reviews for Bluefield    1 Reviews
Daniel · Bluefield, WV
It's a good place to buy a home at a low price
Over 4 years ago

My wife and I retired here.I was born near Bluefield WV but worked in NC all of my adult life. There's better opportunities for work in NC, especially Raleigh and  More

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