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Ocean Shores, WA vs Tyler, TX

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Highlights
- Tyler spends 22.0% less per student than Ocean Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% lower in Tyler than in Ocean Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tyler had 2.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Shores
 Ocean Shores, WATyler, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,960$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,824$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6244573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Upon reading numerous reviews on living in Tyler TX, after I and my family moved here!!!! I really wish I had read before leaving my home state to come here. Most of the  More

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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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