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Gulfport, MS vs Apalachicola, FL

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- Apalachicola spends 16.4% more per student than Gulfport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% higher in Apalachicola than in Gulfport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apalachicola had 10.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gulfport
 Gulfport, MSApalachicola, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,386$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,480  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,010$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor577  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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Reviews for Apalachicola    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

lots of beach  More

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Over 17 years ago

Apalachicola/Franklin County Florida now has a 7% sales tax. (1% increase to go to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Laid back; uncrowded; two traffic signals in county. Wonderful beaches. Fresh local seafood. Low  More

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