2024 Compare Cities Education:
Wichita, KS vs Wheeling, WV

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Highlights
- Wheeling spends 17.6% more per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.2% higher in Wheeling than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita
 Wichita, KSWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,018$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748$13,686$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,818$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.8212.5516.23
 Students per Librarian55010054573
 Students per Counselor383272530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%5.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%31.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.4%8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%2.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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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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