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Dayton, TX vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 18.9% less per student than Dayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.0% higher in Ocala than in Dayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 8.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dayton

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 Dayton, TXOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,030$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,942$9,611$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,729$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio1618.8816.23
 Students per Librarian11778214573
 Students per Counselor478454530
 Grade School Educ.7.7%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.81.9%88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.0%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.2%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.2%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.2.9%7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.0%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Dayton    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

It's a nice country-esque town but yet close to everything Houston has to offer. 30 minutes west and you are in Houston.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Dayton is in the middle of Houston and Beumont connected by Hwy 90 and FM1960. A major intersection for the trucking industry. Along with oil refineries and new  More

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Over 17 years ago

did you see the movie, "deliverance?" dualing banjos? Go to Dayton if you want that same feelin'- nothing but trailers, mobile homes, rednecks and lots of pick ups!   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 DAYTON, TEXAS
77535
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34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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