2025 Compare Cities Education:
Medina, OH vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Oakland spends 12.5% more per student than Medina.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.4% higher in Oakland than in Medina. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oakland had 11.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Medina
 Medina, OHOakland, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,302  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Medina    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 15 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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