2025 Compare Cities Education:
Ocean City, NJ vs Newark, NJ

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Highlights
- Newark spends 0.9% more per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.8% higher in Newark than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Newark had 20.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJNewark, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,580$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12374573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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