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Wheeling, WV vs Ripley, WV

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- Ripley spends 22.2% less per student than Wheeling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% lower in Ripley than in Wheeling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ripley had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wheeling
 Wheeling, WVRipley, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,825$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,686  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,657$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13664573
 Students per Counselor272  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%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 Ripley    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

thats right! this town has no diversity! i respect this town. i grew up here but would it kill anyone to add a little recreational fun in this town for the teenagers and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Everything in ripley is awesome but the cops are  More

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Over 19 years ago

Pretty area and a nice place to live if you don't mind very little diversity and not a lot to do other than school sports. Very poor medical care and lack of  More

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