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Galveston, TX vs St. Pete Beach, FL

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- St. Pete Beach spends 12.6% less per student than Galveston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.7% higher in St. Pete Beach than in Galveston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Pete Beach had 11.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Galveston
 Galveston, TXSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,625$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,827  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,090$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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Reviews for St. Pete Beach    6 Reviews

We are looking to relocate to Tampa St Pete's Beach Florida, We are an interracial couple, he is black & I am white, Is this excepted in these areas?  More

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Over 14 years ago

St Pete, Tampa area has great bike nights all over. Can ride all  More

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Over 16 years ago

I look out my window and wave at the Dolphins frolicking by! Walk or cycle to totally unspoiled beaches lined with dunes, sea oats and resort hotels. Blue skies and  More

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