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Ocean Springs, MS vs Tallahassee, FL

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- Tallahassee spends 4.3% less per student than Ocean Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.1% higher in Tallahassee than in Ocean Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tallahassee had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ocean Springs
 Ocean Springs, MSTallahassee, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,178$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9184573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 5 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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Reviews for Tallahassee    74 Reviews

My husband and I have been here for 5 years - we are not from Florida. Tallahassee is a very livable city. It is FULL of natural beauty and trees - you are surrounded by  More

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Over 6 years ago

Tallahassee is backwards. The housing is abundant yet way overpriced. The utility bills are insane with many extra fees-much higher than average. Lots of drunk students  More

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I lived in Tallahassee from 1999 to 2002 as a college student at FSU. I was not a fan of the town back then, but now I absolutely love it. I have been living here (for  More

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