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Lake Wales, FL vs St. Augustine, FL

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- St. Augustine spends 2.6% less per student than Lake Wales.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in St. Augustine than in Lake Wales. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Augustine had 10.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lake Wales
 Lake Wales, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,699$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,977  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,179$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5454573
 Students per Counselor436  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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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

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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

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Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews
Carol · Elkton, FL
Don't move here!!!
Over 1 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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William · Manitou Springs, CO
Losing Its Charm
Over 4 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Don · Saint Augustine, FL
Over crowded
Over 4 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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