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Gulf Shores, AL vs Pawleys Island, SC

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- Pawleys Island spends 35.1% more per student than Gulf Shores.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.8% lower in Pawleys Island than in Gulf Shores. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gulf Shores
 Gulf Shores, ALPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,640  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor388  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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Reviews for Pawleys Island    4 Reviews

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AREA IF ONE IS SEEKING A WARM PLACE TO BE AT LEAST 5 OUT OF THE 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THIS AREA HAS DRASTIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES BOTH SEASONALLY &  More

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Over 14 years ago

Would NOT recommend this area for anyone who is seeking warm weather. This area has similar night-time LOW temps as those of The Northeast Cities. Hence, as in those  More

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Over 17 years ago

My family and I relocated from N.J. The schools are not what i expected. If your child is mainstream it is O.K. If you have gifted and talented child your child will be  More

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