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Gainesville, FL vs Winter Haven, FL

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- Winter Haven spends 5.1% less per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% lower in Winter Haven than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Winter Haven had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,546$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8234573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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