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Palatka, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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- Melbourne spends 0.4% less per student than Palatka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.0% lower in Melbourne than in Palatka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Melbourne had 13.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Palatka
 Palatka, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,170  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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