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Dallas, TX vs Gainesville, FL

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Highlights
- Gainesville spends 12.1% less per student than Dallas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.2% higher in Gainesville than in Dallas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 17.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dallas

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 Dallas, TXGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,172$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291$10,094$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,920$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.0118.1916.23
 Students per Librarian9714044573
 Students per Counselor361501530
 Grade School Educ.11.5%2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%4.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.79.6%93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.4%15.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.8%11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.6%49.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.0%14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%3.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%5.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Dallas    228 Reviews

I seldom review anything but I was inspired by reading the other Dallas reviews to add my two cents. I’ve been here since 2015 and we hope to leave when we can get jobs  More

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I have lived in Dallas, as well as areas around the Dallas Metroplex, for over 20 years. With that said, what I have seen in that time, has not been overly pleasing; and  More

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There is only one thing I found to be relatively good in this city: upscale restaurants. The food is tasty but only in upscale restaurants, I am vegan, and still found  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 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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ZIPS IN DALLAS, TEXAS
75217, 75211, 75228, 75243, 75227, 75287, 75216, 75220, 75231, 75206, 47 total
ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total

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