2026 Compare Cities Education:
Layton, UT vs Gainesville, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gainesville spends 20.8% more per student than Layton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.5% lower in Gainesville than in Layton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 1.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Layton
 Layton, UTGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,866  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor480  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Layton    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

utah is a good place to live  More

   |    Reply

I can honestly say that there aren't any bad neighborhoods here. I frequently walk to work before sunrise or after sunset, and no one has ever bothered me in the least.  More

   |    Reply

I really love Layton. I moved here because my husband is a US Marine and received orders to Hill AFB on independent duty. Layton is close to everything you could want  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Layton

Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

   |    Reply

Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

   |    Reply

Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.