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Destin, FL vs Mahopac, NY

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- Mahopac spends 221.3% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.8% lower in Mahopac than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mahopac had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLMahopac, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$31,726$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9704573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 Mahopac    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The school budget is 108,000,000 for roughly 5250 students. cost per student is roughly 20,600 per student as of 2009-2010. The best local private school cost $7000 and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Just moved here a few months ago from Long Island. It's a beautiful area, gorgeous scenery, the people are friendly and the schools great! We did a lot of research  More

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Over 19 years ago

Though it's where the country begins and only an hour or so from Manhattan. People have discovered this place and trsffic is getting  More

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