2025 Compare Cities Education:
Homosassa, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Highlights
- Melbourne spends 1.7% more per student than Homosassa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.1% lower in Melbourne than in Homosassa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melbourne had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Homosassa
 Homosassa, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 17 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 18 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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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