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Homer, AK vs Florence, OR

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Highlights
- Florence spends 21.8% less per student than Homer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% higher in Florence than in Homer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Florence had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Homer

Education
 Homer, AKFlorence, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,627$14,566$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,193$12,107$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$10,414$6,947$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.617.9416.23
 Students per Librarian5717764573
 Students per Counselor432406530
 Grade School Educ.0.8%2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%7.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.3%90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%30.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.2%10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%26.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.6%6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.3%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 17 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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Reviews for Florence    13 Reviews

I'd like to retire to Florence from Southern California. San Diego is too crowded with dirty water from Mexico. It's also too expensive in coastal California and even  More

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I have concerns about the bear and cougar sitings Has anyone actually been attacked or killed? Should that stop me from moving to  More

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Over 7 years ago

We vacationed here every year for 15 years. Finally we bought a home within walking distance to the ocean three months ago. We love it. There is rain and fog, but the  More

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99603
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97439

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