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Gaffney, SC vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 16.4% less per student than Gaffney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.1% higher in Ocala than in Gaffney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 9.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaffney

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 Gaffney, SCOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,644$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,265$9,611$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,552$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.118.8816.23
 Students per Librarian4108214573
 Students per Counselor269454530
 Grade School Educ.4.9%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.2%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.80.9%88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.5%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.7%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.5%7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.2%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Gaffney    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Gaffney for ten years, I am from Garfield New Jersey. I do Love living here in the south.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Small town located an hour away from Charlotte. Property taxes are low and they offer the Homestead Act to senior citizens. Although the summer months are hot, winters  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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ZIPS IN GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
29340 29341
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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