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Gainesville, FL vs North Miami Beach, FL

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- North Miami Beach spends 2.3% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in North Miami Beach than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- North Miami Beach had 11.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLNorth Miami Beach, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,839$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,809$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock27244573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 North Miami Beach    2 Reviews

I live in North Miami Beach right where Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach kiss each other through the Intracoastal. I bike, swimm, barbeque, go to the Bassel Art show, the  More

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Over 21 years ago

If you must live in Dade county for some reason you're better of living in Aventura, Coral Gables or any place by the beach that is not consumed by old  More

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