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Norfolk, VA vs Beckley, WV

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Highlights
- Beckley spends 2.5% less per student than Norfolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Beckley than in Norfolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beckley had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Norfolk
 Norfolk, VABeckley, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,354  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,987$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.49  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock35994573
 Students per Counselor316  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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