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Destin, FL vs Gulf Shores, AL

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- Gulf Shores spends 31.5% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Gulf Shores than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gulf Shores had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,183$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%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 Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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