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Delray Beach, FL vs American Canyon, CA

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- American Canyon spends 40.0% more per student than Delray Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.1% higher in American Canyon than in Delray Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- American Canyon had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Delray Beach
 Delray Beach, FLAmerican Canyon, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,942  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,168$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock576034573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Delray Beach    19 Reviews

Great place to live, however, the school system isn't great. You really need to pick Boca Raton, or if you're willing to live a bit farther West, Wellington, for better  More

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I have lived in over 100 places and homes..even as a child my parents lived moving every few years..i learned to live that too..getting new ideas for decorating and new  More

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The area has been totally regentrified over the past 10 years. It's outdoor cafe's and restaurants, shops and, of course, a fabulous beach. the beach has cabanas,  More

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Reviews for American Canyon    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved to American Canyon from Vallejo and resided there for 7 years. We recently moved only 1 exit up and slightly regret leaving when we did. It's only been 18 months  More

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Over 7 years ago

Lived here 30+ years. Great climate and schools. Easy freeway access in all directions. Laid back living with close access to great restaurants and live entertainment. A  More

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I am a long time resident, (approx. 25 years), & I initially moved out here when this was considered "out in the Boonies". Having grown up mostly in Vallejo, and  More

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