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Wheeling, WV vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids spends 11.0% less per student than Wheeling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.5% higher in Grand Rapids than in Wheeling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Rapids had 4.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wheeling

Education
 Wheeling, WVGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,485$14,664$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,686$11,296$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,887$6,936$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.551716.23
 Students per Librarian100511244573
 Students per Counselor272681530
 Grade School Educ.1.8%5.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%6.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.6%88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%20.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.2%7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%38.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%9.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%1.4%1.5%

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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 11 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 Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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