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Tavares, FL vs Port St. John, FL

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- Port St. John spends 8.7% more per student than Tavares.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% lower in Port St. John than in Tavares. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Port St. John had 4.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tavares
 Tavares, FLPort St. John, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,190  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor472  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Port St. John    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Except it is in Brevard County. Too conservative...not enough real business here and honestly I think its because big business wants quality of life. The schools arent  More

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