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Gainesville, FL vs Daphne, AL

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- Daphne spends 12.2% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% lower in Daphne than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Daphne had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLDaphne, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,183$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%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 Daphne    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Beautiful area, but many residents are not friendly to newcomers. Get your new license plate as soon as possible, otherwise you will stick out like a sore thumb and be  More

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Over 11 years ago

Wonderful place to live.   More

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Over 18 years ago

If you are looking for peace and quiet with shopping and beaches conviently located, then Daphne is the city for you!! chanel  More

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