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Gainesville, FL vs Desert Hot Springs, CA

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- Desert Hot Springs spends 32.2% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.4% higher in Desert Hot Springs than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Desert Hot Springs had 17.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLDesert Hot Springs, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock249534573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Desert Hot Springs    9 Reviews

lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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