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Jacksonville, NC vs Fair Oaks, CA

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Highlights
- Fair Oaks spends 41.3% more per student than Jacksonville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.6% higher in Fair Oaks than in Jacksonville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fair Oaks had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jacksonville
 Jacksonville, NCFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,382  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Jacksonville    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Over 9 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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