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Jackson, MI vs Lake Mary, FL

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Highlights
- Lake Mary spends 24.1% less per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.0% higher in Lake Mary than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lake Mary had 11.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson
 Jackson, MILake Mary, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,912$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,862  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,272$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock66734573
 Students per Counselor656  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 7 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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Reviews for Lake Mary    3 Reviews

I moved here from PA 11 years ago. I've seen this place grow and for the better. Everything is conveniently located. We have every store and restaurant imaginable,  More

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Over 19 years ago

A lot of shopping, nice and quiet residential areas, beautiful, great for  More

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Overall, a very nice place to  More

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