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Kapaau, HI vs Melbourne Beach, FL

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- Melbourne Beach spends 39.6% less per student than Kapaau.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.5% higher in Melbourne Beach than in Kapaau. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melbourne Beach had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kapaau
 Kapaau, HIMelbourne Beach, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,564  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Kapaau    1 Reviews

Kapaau and neighboring Hawi are located on the northern tip of the Island of Hawaii, commonly called the Big Island. Approx 6500 people in the area. The road stops at  More

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Reviews for Melbourne Beach    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Lifestyle in Melbourne, Florida is relaxed and friendly. If you are looking for beautiful beaches, golfing and a slower pace Melbourne may be right for you.  More

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