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Gainesville, FL vs Chesterfield, MO

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- Chesterfield spends 20.6% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.0% lower in Chesterfield than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chesterfield had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 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 Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 18 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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