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Okemos, MI vs Lake Wales, FL

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Highlights
- Lake Wales spends 28.5% less per student than Okemos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.6% higher in Lake Wales than in Okemos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lake Wales had 12.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Okemos
 Okemos, MILake Wales, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,728  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,546$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8234573
 Students per Counselor726  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Okemos    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for a couple of years now and overall it’s been ok. Okemos, is generally pretty similar to most other small towns in Michigan. However, it’s slightly set  More

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Over 16 years ago

Fantastic school system here in Okemos! Best in the  More

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Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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