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Portsmouth, OH vs Wheeling, WV

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- Wheeling spends 16.1% more per student than Portsmouth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.4% lower in Wheeling than in Portsmouth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 10.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Portsmouth
 Portsmouth, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,270  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor375  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Portsmouth    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Portsmouth is a poor town. However, Shawnee State University is located there--a good place to get a highly-affordable college education. The people there are very  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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