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Tavares, FL vs Fleming Island, FL

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- Fleming Island spends 2.6% less per student than Tavares.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.6% lower in Fleming Island than in Tavares. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fleming Island had 9.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tavares
 Tavares, FLFleming Island, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,600$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,190  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9194573
 Students per Counselor472  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%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 Fleming Island    2 Reviews

Out of all the places I have lived this is by far my favorite! Very peaceful,well kept ,clean place to call  More

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Fleming island is very quiet, neighborhood friendly, great schools and very safe for  More

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