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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Winchester, VA

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- Winchester spends 8.1% less per student than Wilkes-Barre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.2% lower in Winchester than in Wilkes-Barre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Winchester had 2.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilkes-Barre
 Wilkes-Barre, PAWinchester, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,810$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,683$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7214573
 Students per Counselor553  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Winchester    17 Reviews

I have lived in Winchester for 13 years and I find the locals to be rude, unpleasant and loud. Women worse than men... that's not to say all is bad, the city has some  More

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Over 9 years ago

Worst place I have ever lived. My neighbors hate jemmy since I am not a clone. They do not respect other people's property.I put up a fence and the same day the  More

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I would have to say I agree with much of what another individual wrote: it's like going back in time or living in a place that refuses to adapt to cultural diversity.   More

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