2025 Compare Cities Education:
Destin, FL vs Norfolk, VA

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Highlights
- Norfolk spends 30.7% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.1% lower in Norfolk than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norfolk had 5.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,905$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,401$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%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 Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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