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Martinsburg, WV vs South Hill, VA

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Highlights
- South Hill spends 38.4% more per student than Martinsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% lower in South Hill than in Martinsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- South Hill had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Martinsburg
 Martinsburg, WVSouth Hill, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,212$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,012  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,045$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8884573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 South Hill    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

This is a terrible town, if you go here you'll regret it. if you pass by in on your way to a better place. you will regret it. If you stop to eat here.. You'll regret  More

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