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Dubuque, IA vs Apopka, FL

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- Apopka spends 9.8% less per student than Dubuque.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.2% higher in Apopka than in Dubuque. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apopka had 5.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dubuque
 Dubuque, IAApopka, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,701$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,527  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,931$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11484573
 Students per Counselor334  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Dubuque    15 Reviews

I have been here for 3 years. I enjoy it here. I travel all over the country for work. Dubuque is the perfect size of city for me. I was born and raised in the Pacific  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Dubuque for over 25 years. Dubuque is not a very good place to live if you are open minded and want to experience new things. Dubuque is an old town with  More

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Over 8 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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Reviews for Apopka    9 Reviews

We have lived here 14 years, building our home in what was once just hills and trees. It has grown to be very busy, traffic... condos.... don't get me wrong, it is a  More

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Hi - We recently moved from PA and are looking for a nice place to live that is affordable. We see many beautiful homes in Apopa with lake views and or on golf courses.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I just about fell off my chair when I saw that South Apopka only had a 4-4 on their crime rating. Obviously someone has gotten their wires crossed. We are talking  More

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