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West Palm Beach, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 18.8% less per student than West Palm Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.3% higher in Ocala than in West Palm Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 2.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Palm Beach

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 West Palm Beach, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,018$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,942$9,611$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,960$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.3818.8816.23
 Students per Librarian7458214573
 Students per Counselor433454530
 Grade School Educ.6.9%3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.8%88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%20.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.2%9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.8%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.8%7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.4%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for West Palm Beach    51 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Palm Beach county is getting over crowded at least from point of view. High property taxes and home owners insurance (due to hurricanes) traffic is getting worse.   More

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Over 8 years ago

I couldn't think of a better place to live. There are so many things to do around town. Traffic in not bad, for the most part. There's a good mix of cultural diversity.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Why is Cultural diversity considered a pro for West Palm  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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ZIPS IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
33417 33409 33407 33401 33405
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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