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Tavares, FL vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 163.9% more per student than Tavares.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.1% lower in Albany than in Tavares. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 1.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tavares
 Tavares, FLAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,190  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor472  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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Over 16 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Over 20 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

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Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay  More

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