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Tavares, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 7.2% more per student than Tavares.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% higher in Ocala than in Tavares. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tavares

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 Tavares, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$9,858$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,190$9,611$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,621$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.1118.8816.23
 Students per Librarian14338214573
 Students per Counselor472454530
 Grade School Educ.3.0%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.5%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.2%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.5%7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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Over 14 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Over 18 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  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 TAVARES, FLORIDA
32778
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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