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Guyton, GA vs Merritt Island, FL

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- Merritt Island spends 5.1% less per student than Guyton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% higher in Merritt Island than in Guyton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Merritt Island had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Guyton
 Guyton, GAMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,715$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,362  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,574$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8384573
 Students per Counselor523  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Guyton    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

My husband took a job in Bluffton & we are considering a move here because of the schools. I am a little concerned about the crime statistics, they seem to be high for a  More

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Over 19 years ago

Nice small town area with lots of growth taking place. Cost of living is still affordable, but real estate is quickly  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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