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Aiken, SC vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 31.3% less per student than Aiken.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.9% higher in Ocala than in Aiken. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Aiken

Education
 Aiken, SCOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,390$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,396$9,611$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,985$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7618.8816.23
 Students per Librarian3038214573
 Students per Counselor326454530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.6%88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.8%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.9%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.3%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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29803 29801
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34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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