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Oceanside, CA vs Portsmouth, NH

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- Portsmouth spends 34.8% more per student than Oceanside.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.3% lower in Portsmouth than in Oceanside. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Portsmouth had 12.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oceanside
 Oceanside, CAPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,056$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,039$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3334573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Oceanside    20 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there  More

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Over 8 years ago

from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my  More

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Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low  More

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Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 17 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 19 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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