2026 Compare Cities Education:
Gainesville, TX vs Palatka, FL

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Highlights
- Palatka spends 13.5% less per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.2% higher in Palatka than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palatka had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, TXPalatka, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,758$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,743  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,501$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8524573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived here for the last 52 years, and my parents and grandparents were also born here in Gainesville, Cooke county. I am very disheartened by the increase in  More

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Unemplyment for peoples of African descent seem to be way higher than the city average. Culturally the town is very segregated emotional and culturaly with limited  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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