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McDonough, GA vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin spends 20.1% less per student than McDonough.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.6% higher in Destin than in McDonough. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to McDonough
 McDonough, GADestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,514  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor351  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Mcdonough    11 Reviews

Great place to live and u Union grove schools are great. There’s plenty of things to do with a short 30 min drive to Atlanta and traffic is nothing like New York ,  More

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When I moved here a few years ago from the northeast, I was hoping to live the rest of my life in McDonough. I love the warmer climate, especially our spring and fall  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for 4 years. There is nothing to do outside of eat food, watch a movie, or go bowling. There is nothing else to do. Lots of shopping so if you wanna  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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