2025 Compare Cities Education:
Sylvania, OH vs Lima, OH

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lima spends 8.2% less per student than Sylvania.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.6% lower in Lima than in Sylvania. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lima had 10.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sylvania
 Sylvania, OHLima, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,333$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,072  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,792$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8804573
 Students per Counselor367  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Sylvania    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Sylvania, Ohio is a suburb of Toledo, Ohio in the Northwest part of the state. The climate here is pretty decent if you are OK with a fairly long winter. Sometimes the  More

   |    Reply

If you enjoy small Midwestern towns or cities, Sylvania, Ohio, could fill the bill. It has a noteworthy school system, little-to-average traffic, and a great library.   More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Sylvania for the majority of my life. The school system is top notch and one of the few areas where the school levy always seems to pass. If you're  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sylvania

Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lima


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.