2026 Compare Cities Education:
Destin, FL vs Gulfport, MS

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Highlights
- Gulfport spends 16.5% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% lower in Gulfport than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gulfport had 7.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLGulfport, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,535$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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