2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pocatello, ID vs Martinsburg, WV

Change Cities
Highlights
- Martinsburg spends 45.1% more per student than Pocatello.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.1% lower in Martinsburg than in Pocatello. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Martinsburg had 6.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pocatello
 Pocatello, IDMartinsburg, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,713$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,478  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,363$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7044573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

   |    Reply

I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Pocatello

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Martinsburg


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.