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Dunnellon, FL vs Palatka, FL

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- Palatka spends 1.8% more per student than Dunnellon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.9% lower in Palatka than in Dunnellon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palatka had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dunnellon
 Dunnellon, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,758$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,611  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,501$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8524573
 Students per Counselor454  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Dunnellon    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

We moved here a little over a year ago and have found Dunnellon to be a nice, quiet little town. We actually live in Rainbow Lakes Estates about 7 miles outside the city  More

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Over 10 years ago

Dunnellon does have a very easy going feel but has absolutely nothing for active people under 50. There is no softball or organized sports of any kind. There are no gyms  More

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Have lived in Dunnellon off and on for the past 12 years having owned several homes there my wife and I think Dunnellon is a great little small town with good decent  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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