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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ vs Beckley, WV

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- Beckley spends 0.2% less per student than Pinetop-Lakeside.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.1% lower in Beckley than in Pinetop-Lakeside. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beckley had 2.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pinetop-Lakeside
 Pinetop-Lakeside, AZBeckley, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,062  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,987$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock35994573
 Students per Counselor510  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Pinetop-Lakeside    3 Reviews

I'm active duty and moved here about 16 months ago for a permanent change of duty station. My family and I were looking for a nice quiet place that was safe and cost of  More

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Over 16 years ago

We had a vacation home in White Mountain summer homes area. The climate in summer is nicer than in the deserts of south AZ. Homes/cabins are a bit expensive,(we sold a  More

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Over 19 years ago

For any interested in moving or visiting this area here are the basics of it. It is a small community that is growing from people trying to escape the city life.  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 7 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 18 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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