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Niceville, FL vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Waco spends 14.7% more per student than Niceville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% lower in Waco than in Niceville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 13.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Niceville
 Niceville, FLWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Niceville    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I love living on the Emerald Coast! I love the slight changes in seasons, love the sound of our air force representing our freedom flying overhead, love the snow white  More

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Over 11 years ago

Small growing town in panhandle of Florida. Close to Eglin and Hurlburt Air Force Bases. Excellent Schools, College, Beaches, Fishing and Nice Folks!! Housing prices  More

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Situated about 10-14 miles from the Gulf Of Mexico through either Fort Walton Beach to the south/south west or Destin to the south/south east. Niceville is a vibrant,  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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