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Homosassa, FL vs Homestead, FL

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Highlights
- Homestead spends 12.4% more per student than Homosassa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.1% higher in Homestead than in Homosassa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Homestead had 19.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Homosassa
 Homosassa, FLHomestead, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,839$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,809$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock27244573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Homosassa    3 Reviews

I moved here with my husband and two children last year to be closer to my retired MIL and I can't wait for our lease to expire. The education system is laughable.   More

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Over 18 years ago

Homosassa and Citrus County are rural places about 45 minutes from Tampa on the Florida West Nature Coast. Homosassa is a mix of homes in deeded communities to homes on  More

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Over 19 years ago

That's the opening phrases you will say to your self every time you come to Citrus County. I have lived her 21 years (my whole life) and I love it, my Husband and I just  More

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Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 8 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 8 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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