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Gainesville, FL vs Clewiston, FL

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- Clewiston spends 13.5% less per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 120.7% higher in Clewiston than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clewiston had 23.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLClewiston, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,006$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,654$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15934573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock71.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock0.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Clewiston    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I grew up in this small town, and I got out as quickly as possible. It is extremely cliquey, and people are rude. If you're from the "right" family, you'll be fine, but  More

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Over 12 years ago

I will never decide to take the scenic route again to Miami by going through this place. I guess because I was on my way to Miami to represent a client for court the  More

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Over 14 years ago

If something is not done with offenders in Hendry County we will be higher in crime. Offenders need to be punished harshly. We are experiencing a higher population of  More

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