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Newark, OH vs Wheeling, WV

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Highlights
- Wheeling spends 7.8% more per student than Newark.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.7% lower in Wheeling than in Newark. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 2.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Newark
 Newark, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor480  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Newark    7 Reviews

I have lived here in Newark for over nine and a half years. This isn't the best place to live. Sure there's historical buildings, including the courthouse, and the  More

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We retired to Newark, coming from the ‘burbs of the Chicago area. People we meet are surprised to hear that someone would choose Newark to retire to, but as newcomers  More

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This city is good for the older generation, rtetiring, and folks that wont mind settling in an affordable-yet-boring town. Crime is going up. Poverty increasing, and  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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