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Wheeling, WV vs Harrisonburg, VA

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Highlights
- Harrisonburg spends 12.8% less per student than Wheeling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.1% higher in Harrisonburg than in Wheeling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisonburg had 9.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wheeling
 Wheeling, WVHarrisonburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,377$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,686  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,434$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6414573
 Students per Counselor272  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%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 Harrisonburg    10 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Harrisonburg is small town, yet has the same experiences that a big city offers (just on a smaller scale). The reason for the wealth of experiences is because H'burg is  More

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Any infomation on quality/cost of living will be graetly appreciated.  More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved to H'Burg in 2003 to enjoy a less expensive cost of living, closer proximity to family, low crime rate and better access to quality health care/facilities. We  More

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