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Destin, FL vs Edwardsville, IL

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- Edwardsville spends 41.2% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.1% lower in Edwardsville than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edwardsville had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLEdwardsville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,939$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,302$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock58374573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
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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Reviews for Edwardsville    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Edwardsville is a great town that is growing rapidly. The school district is one of the best in the area, it is the home of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lovely little town with over 75 miles of gorgeous, well maintained, wooded bike trails. Recreational biker's dream  More

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