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Ocean City, NJ vs Medford, NJ

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- Medford spends 9.3% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.1% higher in Medford than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Medford had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJMedford, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,754$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,999$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9614573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews
AC · Neversink, NY
Summer Fun
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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Nancy · Ocean City, NJ
small town living w/ big city access
Over 17 years ago

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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Kathleen · Ocean City, NJ
Safest family Destination
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 Medford    4 Reviews
Ron · Medford, NJ
South Jersey is great for the outdoors!
Over 10 years ago

From the beach to the Pinelands, there's plenty of outdoor activities to do with the family.   More

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Abhd · Medford, NJ
Love it, but high property taxes
Over 15 years ago

We've lived in Medford for almost 4 years now; my husband grew up here. We have 3 kids, 2 in elementary school; one in pre-k. Medford has serene, nice, quiet  More

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Marise · Medford, NJ
Medford Township
Over 17 years ago

Beautiful wooded area surrounded by lakes,farms and Horse farms with top notch  More

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