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Ocean Shores, WA vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala spends 36.4% less per student than Ocean Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.4% higher in Ocala than in Ocean Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 1.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Shores
 Ocean Shores, WAOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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