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Lake Wales, FL vs Hudson, FL

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- Hudson spends 4.1% less per student than Lake Wales.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% lower in Hudson than in Lake Wales. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hudson had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lake Wales
 Lake Wales, FLHudson, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,977  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,221$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock405794573
 Students per Counselor436  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews
Tabi · Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL
Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Micah · Babson Park, FL
Sunny Year Round
Over 19 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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Reviews for Hudson    9 Reviews
Michael · Hudson, FL
Great Weather BUT Insurance and food costs high.
Over 8 years ago

WE found a house W/Pool in Hudson that my wife from California was acceptable to move to Florida. We were shocked at the increases in the house insurance and the  More

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Linda · Pikesville, MD
Thinking of purchasing a new Lennar home in Hudson
Over 11 years ago

Shopping and restaurants look nice. Some reviews were negative and some homes looked junky. Homes are being built on Eastfork Lane. What are the opinions of the  More

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Max · Orange Park, FL
Level of crime in Hudson
Over 11 years ago

Does anyone tell me about levels of crime in Hudson. I am just planning to relocate in that area but I would like to know how secure and safe is living there...thanks  More

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