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McAllen, TX vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
- Winter Haven spends 8.4% less per student than McAllen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.8% higher in Winter Haven than in McAllen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Winter Haven had 14.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McAllen
 McAllen, TXWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,138  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,546$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8234573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 9 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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