Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lake Wales, FL vs Lake Mary, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lake Mary spends 9.8% less per student than Lake Wales.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.8% higher in Lake Mary than in Lake Wales. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lake Mary had 13.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lake Wales
 Lake Wales, FLLake Mary, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,912$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,977  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,272$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock66734573
 Students per Counselor436  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews
Tabi · Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL
Over 18 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

   |    Reply
Micah · Babson Park, FL
Sunny Year Round
Over 18 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lake Wales

See all reviews
Reviews for Lake Mary    3 Reviews
Bcat · Longwood, FL
Living in Lake Mary is great!
Over 15 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Halyssa · Lake Mary, FL
Wonderful
Over 18 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Joseph · Lake Mary, FL
Overall, a very nice place to live
Over 19 years ago

Overall, a very nice place to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lake Mary

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Rowlett, TexasBeaumont, TexasCompare
 Allen, TexasKerhonkson, New YorkCompare
 Payson, ArizonaSalado, TexasCompare
 Galveston, TexasFriday Harbor, WashingtonCompare
 Nacogdoches, TexasVenice, FloridaCompare
 Spruce Pine, North CarolinaBlacksburg, VirginiaCompare
 Jasper, ArkansasCrossett, ArkansasCompare
 Sugar Land, TexasAustin, TexasCompare
 Sunset Valley, TexasGilbert, ArizonaCompare
 Frisco, TexasSuffolk, VirginiaCompare

Learn More About Lake Wales, Florida
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Lake Mary, Florida
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.