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Wheeling, WV vs Germantown, MD

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Highlights
- Germantown spends 19.7% more per student than Wheeling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% higher in Germantown than in Wheeling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Germantown had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wheeling
 Wheeling, WVGermantown, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,736$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,686  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,703$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4904573
 Students per Counselor272  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.0%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 Germantown    8 Reviews

When I first moved to Germantown, this city was up and coming. It still felt like the country and the air was breathable and not as much traffic. That was in 2010. In 3  More

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Over 12 years ago

Montgomery County is not a dog friendly place if you own pets. The dog regulations do not favor the dog or dog owner and one should consider Frederick, Howard or Carroll  More

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Over 13 years ago

Everything costs more here because of the proximity to Washington D.C. I came from Long Island, NY where it was also expensive. Since I've been here costs go up, but  More

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