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Ocala, FL vs Boone, NC

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Highlights
- Boone spends 6.7% more per student than Ocala.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.6% lower in Boone than in Ocala. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boone had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocala
 Ocala, FLBoone, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,275$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,728$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9694573
 Students per Counselor454  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%1.5%
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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Reviews for Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 11 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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