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North Port, FL vs Niceville, FL

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Highlights
- Niceville spends 26.6% less per student than North Port.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.5% higher in Niceville than in North Port. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Niceville had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Port
 North Port, FLNiceville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,778  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor406  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for North Port    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Good climate, affordable housing, close to  More

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Your typical suburban bedroom community. Affordable housing, most commute to jobs elsewhere, little sense of place, no real downtown. But like a lot of these types of  More

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North Port offers the best in overall climate, low taxes, affordable housing, easy access to a wide variety of shopping, good schools, good medical care, low crime, and  More

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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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