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Elizabeth, NJ vs Lake Wales, FL

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- Lake Wales spends 53.0% less per student than Elizabeth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.4% higher in Lake Wales than in Elizabeth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lake Wales had 14.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Elizabeth
 Elizabeth, NJLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,546$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8234573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Elizabeth    1 Reviews
Bhavesh · Elizabeth, NJ
Good town to be in near NYC Metro
Over 14 years ago

One of the best available transportation near metro NYC, Train to NYC, NEWARK, as well as plenty of Cab services to NEWARK Liberty Airport, plus NJ Transit Buses for  More

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Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews
Tabi · Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Micah · Babson Park, FL
Sunny Year Round
Over 18 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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