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Gainesville, FL vs Apalachicola, FL

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- Apalachicola spends 15.7% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.6% lower in Apalachicola than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apalachicola had 16.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLApalachicola, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,386$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,010$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Apalachicola    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

lots of beach  More

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Over 17 years ago

Apalachicola/Franklin County Florida now has a 7% sales tax. (1% increase to go to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Laid back; uncrowded; two traffic signals in county. Wonderful beaches. Fresh local seafood. Low  More

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