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Bluffton, SC vs Fort Myers Beach, FL

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- Fort Myers Beach spends 23.4% less per student than Bluffton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 54.6% higher in Fort Myers Beach than in Bluffton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Myers Beach had 2.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bluffton
 Bluffton, SCFort Myers Beach, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,547  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,654$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock28704573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 11 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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Reviews for Fort Myers Beach    2 Reviews

Live at the southern end of Fort Myers Beach near Lover's Key. The beaches are wide and the water turquoise  More

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Wonderful island town with a laid-back lifestyle and lively politics! Beautiful beach with easy  More

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