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Destin, FL vs Hayesville, NC

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- Hayesville spends 18.3% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.2% lower in Hayesville than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hayesville had 18.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLHayesville, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,684$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,625$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12524573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Hayesville    3 Reviews

Lived here since 2011 and moved from southeast Florida after years on Long Island, NY. Small towns are the "real" America. My wife and I are both immigrants and have  More

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Over 11 years ago

Healthcare is very limited compared to more populated areas. Additionally, we are located a distance from major air  More

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Over 19 years ago

Would like more information on Maggie Valley N.C. taxes, senior discounts, cost of living, state income tax, crime, climate,quality of  More

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