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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin spends 1.3% less per student than Fernandina Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.3% higher in Destin than in Fernandina Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fernandina Beach

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 Fernandina Beach, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,000$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,193$9,180$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,396$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.7617.3116.23
 Students per Librarian65216174573
 Students per Counselor459409530
 Grade School Educ.2.2%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.5%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.7%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.5%43.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.3%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.5%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 4 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 10 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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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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ZIPS IN FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA
32034
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32541

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