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Isle of Palms, SC vs Marina, CA

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Highlights
- Marina spends 18.8% less per student than Isle of Palms.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 68.3% higher in Marina than in Isle of Palms. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marina had 12.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Isle of Palms
 Isle of Palms, SCMarina, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,375$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,188  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,645$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock289524573
 Students per Counselor284  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Isle Of Palms    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

IOP is a marvelous place. The The sunset view from the upper deck of MORGAN CREEK TAVERN is the best in ALL of S Carolina. The SWEET LIGHT sunrise on IOP,is as  More

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If you are looking for a clean, accessible, and beautiful beach then look no farther than the Isle of  More

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If you are looking for a clean, accessible, and beautiful beach to soak-up sunshine - look no farther then Isle of Palms,  More

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Reviews for Marina    4 Reviews

I've lived in Marina for the last 15 years. It is a gray place with old dated looking buildings, no real main street, and is the domain of the slum lord, and the mini  More

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Old Fort Ord is the only affordable housing on the Monterey Peninsula. It's frequently colder here than it was in Oregon. There is finally some local public  More

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Over 18 years ago

I find it funny when I lived here from '91-'01 there were hardly any stores new homes being build to justify staying. Then as soon as I move the city finally starts  More

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