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Alpharetta, GA vs Winter Haven, FL

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- Winter Haven spends 32.5% less per student than Alpharetta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.0% higher in Winter Haven than in Alpharetta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Winter Haven had 8.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alpharetta
 Alpharetta, GAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,546$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8234573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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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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