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New Port Richey, FL vs North Myrtle Beach, SC

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- North Myrtle Beach spends 18.7% more per student than New Port Richey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.2% lower in North Myrtle Beach than in New Port Richey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- North Myrtle Beach had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Port Richey
 New Port Richey, FLNorth Myrtle Beach, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,539$12,505$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,896$11,111$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,221$6,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.2214.6116.23
 Students per Librarian405795014573
 Students per Counselor443357530
 Grade School Educ.3.1%2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%4.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.89.3%93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%21.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.6%9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.5%36.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.3%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%2.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%1.2%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 7 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 8 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 North Myrtle Beach    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

High taxes, tolls, utilities but close to NYC. Not a good place to retire unless well to do & you have a house on the Jersey shore. Then again, that's if your house  More

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Definitely a tourist area. Not a good place to raise kids! Schools are terrible. Decent amount of crime, nothing too extreme. High accident rate. Dear god do NOT drive  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have visited this area and it is very nice. I am thinking of longer stays. The only thing I find troubling is the lower end rating for water in this area in general.  More

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