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Wheeling, WV vs Elkins, WV

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- Elkins spends 30.3% less per student than Wheeling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% higher in Elkins than in Wheeling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Elkins had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wheeling
 Wheeling, WVElkins, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,482$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,686  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,390$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor272  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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