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Destin, FL vs Reno, NV

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Highlights
- Reno spends 38.0% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% lower in Reno than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reno had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLReno, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%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 Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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