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American Fork, UT vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville spends 17.7% more per student than American Fork.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.5% lower in Gainesville than in American Fork. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to American Fork
 American Fork, UTGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,485  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio24.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor556  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for American Fork    4 Reviews

Corrupt and communist. They have the most corrupt police. They want to dictate every little thing you do, on your own property. I wish that the constitution meant  More

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Over 14 years ago

The schools here are awful. The school curriculum I endured was years behind anywhere else I've lived (Milwaukee, WI; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO). The teachers  More

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Over 19 years ago

it's hot in summer and cold in winter great during spring and  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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