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Winter Haven, FL vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 48.9% more per student than Winter Haven.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.2% higher in San Marcos than in Winter Haven. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Winter Haven
 Winter Haven, FLSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,977  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor436  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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