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Pelham, AL vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 12.0% less per student than Pelham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.5% lower in Destin than in Pelham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 1.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pelham

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 Pelham, ALDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,218$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,243$9,180$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,021$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5117.3116.23
 Students per Librarian86016174573
 Students per Counselor548409530
 Grade School Educ.2.1%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.3%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.1%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.9%43.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.1%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.0%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Pelham    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I like living in Pelham. Close to everything I like to  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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35124
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32541

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