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Kiawah Island, SC vs Ocean City, NJ

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- Ocean City spends 38.4% more per student than Kiawah Island.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.8% lower in Ocean City than in Kiawah Island. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocean City had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kiawah Island
 Kiawah Island, SCOcean City, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,202$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,188  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,913$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8284573
 Students per Counselor284  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.87.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree17.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Kiawah Island    1 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

“Beautifully Appointed” ? ? ? ? ? Love, love, love staying at the Shade villa on Kiawah Island. Kiawah Island Getaways is now our go to for our vacations while staying  More

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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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