2025 Compare Cities Education:
Arlington, VA vs Ocean City, NJ

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Highlights
- Ocean City spends 11.2% more per student than Arlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.7% lower in Ocean City than in Arlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocean City had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Arlington
 Arlington, VAOcean City, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,202$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,293  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,913$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8284573
 Students per Counselor248  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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