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Ocala, FL vs Naperville, IL

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Highlights
- Naperville spends 108.3% more per student than Ocala.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.9% lower in Naperville than in Ocala. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Naperville had 9.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocala
 Ocala, FLNaperville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor454  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%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 Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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