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Gulfport, MS vs St. Augustine, FL

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Highlights
- St. Augustine spends 7.0% less per student than Gulfport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.3% higher in St. Augustine than in Gulfport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Augustine had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gulfport
 Gulfport, MSSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,699$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,480  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,179$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5454573
 Students per Counselor577  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%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 St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 4 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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