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Garden City, NY vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala spends 66.3% less per student than Garden City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 56.6% higher in Ocala than in Garden City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Garden City
 Garden City, NYOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.73.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree12.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Garden City    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Over 18 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  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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