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Destin, FL vs Clearwater, FL

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Highlights
- Clearwater spends 17.7% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% lower in Clearwater than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clearwater had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin

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 Destin, FLClearwater, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$9,875$11,625$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180$10,164$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,920$6,090$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.3115.8916.23
 Students per Librarian16178214573
 Students per Counselor409404530
 Grade School Educ.4.0%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%6.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%21.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.6%8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%32.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.4%8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%1.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Clearwater    23 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Lived here all my life and it is still an amazing place to call home. Rural is long gone, but there are plentiful places to get away from the glitz and glamour that  More

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Just moved here 2 months ago. My utility bill was $160. Water usage was only $31 but the charge for sewer based on the water usage was $42. I was also charged $17.85  More

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I've resided in Clearwater for 30 odd years (no pun intended). It does have it's good and bad. We are an attractive city wrapped around an amazing piece of waterfront.  More

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ZIPS IN DESTIN, FLORIDA
32541
ZIPS IN CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
33756 33764 33755 33761 33763 33759 33765 33767

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