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Winston-Salem, NC vs Wheeling, WV

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- Wheeling spends 56.5% more per student than Winston-Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% lower in Wheeling than in Winston-Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 5.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winston-Salem
 Winston-Salem, NCWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,533$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,824$13,686$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,505$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8612.5516.23
 Students per Librarian51610054573
 Students per Counselor347272530
 Grade School Educ.4.9%1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%5.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.0%92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.7%7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.6%31.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.2%8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%2.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.2%1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  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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