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Destin, FL vs Fort Smith, AR

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- Fort Smith spends 22.1% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.6% lower in Fort Smith than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Smith had 11.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,053$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,814$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3414573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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