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Ocean City, NJ vs Middletown, NJ

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Highlights
- Middletown spends 5.4% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% higher in Middletown than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Middletown had 0.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJMiddletown, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,780$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11774573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Middletown    2 Reviews

I lived in the Belford section In north Middletown for about a year and although it was a great area the cost of living and rent is too high. I rented a 2 br 2br condo  More

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Over 17 years ago

this area is excellent. beautiful surroundings with trees and well kept homes.excellent public schooling, not far from nyc which enables a reasonable commute.however,  More

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