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Lexington, KY vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin spends 34.1% less per student than Lexington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.5% higher in Destin than in Lexington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington

Education
 Lexington, KYDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,980$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,138$9,180$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,210$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4717.3116.23
 Students per Librarian64716174573
 Students per Counselor450409530
 Grade School Educ.3.0%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.4%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.9%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.6%43.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.4%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
40509, 40517, 40515, 40511, 40503, 40504, 40502, 40508, 40505, 40514, 14 total
ZIPS IN DESTIN, FLORIDA
32541

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