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Ocean City, NJ vs Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Highlights
- Palm Beach Gardens spends 50.3% less per student than Ocean City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 58.3% higher in Palm Beach Gardens than in Ocean City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palm Beach Gardens had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean City
 Ocean City, NJPalm Beach Gardens, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,850  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,960$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7454573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%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 Palm Beach Gardens    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have found the cost of living here is above the national average. Lots of nice restaurants, good shopping, pretty beaches but it's getting more & more populated with  More

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Over 16 years ago

All of Palm Beach Gardens is an extremely safe environment. The police force is great and aggressive about its presence in all neighborhoods. We feel very safe, even  More

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The cost of living in Palm Beach Gardends has become financially unsustainable for our family. The homeowners taxes are ridiculously high and the homeowners insurance  More

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