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New Port Richey, FL vs Arcadia, FL

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- Arcadia spends 1.6% more per student than New Port Richey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.6% higher in Arcadia than in New Port Richey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arcadia had 16.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Port Richey
 New Port Richey, FLArcadia, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,896  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,424$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7614573
 Students per Counselor443  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock74.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 9 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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Reviews for Arcadia    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Arcadia, is one of Florida's hidden little gems. It has a lot of southern charm, amiable residents, and beautiful homes and ranches. There are many fruit and vegetables  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have a house in the Lake Suzy area of Arcadia.The weather is great.The thing I like most about this area is the diversity.From my house I can drive 10 minutes north  More

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My husband and I plant to retire in Tampa, Florida in two years. I have do some research and found out about some of the natural disaster in LTampa, Florida, such as  More

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