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Ocala, FL vs Burnsville, NC

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Highlights
- Burnsville spends 11.3% more per student than Ocala.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.9% lower in Burnsville than in Ocala. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Burnsville had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocala
 Ocala, FLBurnsville, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,763$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,771$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3274573
 Students per Counselor454  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 4 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 Burnsville    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for 14 years now and I believe it has saved my life. I love riding my motorcycle through the Burnsville area and surrounding Counties. It's only a  More

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Beautiful mountains. God's country for sure. Burnsville is still cheap for land and has the most potential of being a cute desirable city like Asheville. Only 40 minutes  More

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