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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala spends 15.5% less per student than Myrtle Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.2% higher in Ocala than in Myrtle Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Myrtle Beach
 Myrtle Beach, SCOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,111  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor357  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Myrtle Beach    56 Reviews

Coming from Massachusetts and New York state, I loved the weather, beach and change of lifestyle. Being an outgoing friendly person I met some nice people here along  More

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We were looking for a new city, and Myrtle Beach had had enough press that we were curious to check it out. A 30something and 40something couple, both of us have  More

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If I could give 4.5 instead of 5 I would because Id like to see the traffic flow better with more red lights and see more money put in to landscaping the roadways and  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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