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Edgewater, FL vs Okeechobee, FL

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- Okeechobee spends 8.9% less per student than Edgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.4% higher in Okeechobee than in Edgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Okeechobee had 10.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edgewater
 Edgewater, FLOkeechobee, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,674$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,973  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,246$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12814573
 Students per Counselor385  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Edgewater    2 Reviews

Do Not Move Here . It is the worst place on Earth. City officials corrupt and evil . They have ruined my life with harrassment because you're only allowed to have an  More

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Over 12 years ago

I believe it's unfair to judge Edgewater's climate solely on summer humidity. It does not get as hot here as it does in much of the country and while the news reports  More

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Reviews for Okeechobee    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Okeechobee since 1985. It is a good place to raise kids due to lower crime rates, however, children-related activities are few and far between, unless  More

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Over 17 years ago

It was named for the Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words oka (water) and chobi (big). I grew up in Okeechobee County in the 70's, I still love  More

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Over 18 years ago

This town has such a crazy name. I cant even pronounce it and i live  More

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