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Bristol, TN vs Mary Esther, FL

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Highlights
- Mary Esther spends 7.4% less per student than Bristol.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.0% higher in Mary Esther than in Bristol. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mary Esther had 4.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bristol
 Bristol, TNMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,148  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Bristol    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved to the area from FL, along with many others who are moving to the area from places like TX and the Midwest. Do not be mislead by the reviews. Bristol is very  More

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Update from 2006 - Current is October 2019 - I was born and raised in the Bristol, VA-TN area. Although the crime rate is low compared to many places - the jobs are very  More

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Struggled with keeping a decent job in Brisol. If a medical professional - only a one horse town with no  More

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Reviews for Mary Esther    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live. Close to the Gulf of Mexico. Only problem is Highway 98. It's way too congested during certain  More

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Over 19 years ago

Mary Esther is located right outside the main entrance to Hurlburt Field. It is centered approximately 4 miles from Fort Walton Beach to the East, and 4 miles from  More

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