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Abilene, TX vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 19.7% less per student than Abilene.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.8% higher in Ocala than in Abilene. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Abilene

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 Abilene, TXOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,157$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,445$9,611$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,650$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.3318.8816.23
 Students per Librarian11738214573
 Students per Counselor330454530
 Grade School Educ.4.3%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.2%88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.0%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.3%7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  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 ABILENE, TEXAS
79605 79601 79602 79606 79603 79607 79699
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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