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Norfolk, VA vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 18.1% less per student than Norfolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.0% higher in Ocala than in Norfolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 0.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Norfolk

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 Norfolk, VAOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,905$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,354$9,611$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,401$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4918.8816.23
 Students per Librarian5508214573
 Students per Counselor316454530
 Grade School Educ.3.2%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.9%88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.7%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.9%7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.4%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 6 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  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 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
23503, 23518, 23513, 23505, 23504, 23508, 23502, 23511, 23509, 23523, 14 total
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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