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Destin, FL vs St. Augustine, FL

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Highlights
- St. Augustine spends 8.3% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.0% higher in St. Augustine than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Augustine had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin

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 Destin, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$9,875$10,699$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180$8,780$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,920$5,179$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.3118.3416.23
 Students per Librarian16175454573
 Students per Counselor409433530
 Grade School Educ.4.0%2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%3.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%21.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.6%10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%41.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.4%13.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%1.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%1.6%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 St. Augustine    24 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 3 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's a great place to have a second home. Just remember that it's the oldest city. Beautiful beaches. - Darrell Juvay  More

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32541
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32084

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