2025 Compare Cities Education:
Martinsburg, WV vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 87.0% more per student than Martinsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% lower in Chicago than in Martinsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Martinsburg
 Martinsburg, WVChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,012  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Martinsburg    15 Reviews

We moved to Martinsburg for retirement, and we love it. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other comments in this list. People are unlikely to stay, given the lack  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for seven years and I love it here. People talk about crime however the majority of it is drug use and is a national problem. The police do a pretty  More

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I have lived in the area since 2001. This is an honest review: The Good and Bad: 1. At least there are no ridiculous riots going on. People here have some sense.  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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