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Ocean City, NJ vs Manhattan Beach, CA

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Highlights
- Manhattan Beach spends 33.5% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 111.2% higher in Manhattan Beach than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manhattan Beach had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJManhattan Beach, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.8%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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Reviews for Manhattan Beach    6 Reviews

If heaven would have a proper name, Manhattan Beach is what it would be called. Not far fro LAX in Los Angeles lies this beautiful hamlet that I want to live. Want to  More

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It doesn't get any better than Manhattan Beach. However, homes are expensive. If you are in the $1 million + range this is the place: Warm weather all year, low  More

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HowEVERR, it IS - highly priced Housing-wise (thank goodness I bought MY house in '99!!) - Im a REALTOR, watching my personal home-value drop from 3 TIMES purchase  More

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