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Fords, NJ vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala spends 51.9% less per student than Fords.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 55.1% higher in Ocala than in Fords. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fords
 Fords, NJOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Fords    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

To much traffic. Town sits a few miles from Rt440, Rt287, NJ Turnpike,Parkway, Rt1, Rt9, Rt35. Can never have any piece and quite. Time to move  More

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Over 19 years ago

Fords is located near all major roads in New Jersey. It offers easy access to Train Stations and commute to New  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 3 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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