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Charlotte, NC vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin spends 21.7% less per student than Charlotte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% higher in Destin than in Charlotte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlotte

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 Charlotte, NCDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,612$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703$9,180$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,250$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.2117.3116.23
 Students per Librarian114916174573
 Students per Counselor307409530
 Grade School Educ.5.3%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.89.7%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.9%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.7%43.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  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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28269, 28277, 28215, 28227, 28216, 28210, 28205, 28212, 28262, 28213, 27 total
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