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Palatka, FL vs Apalachicola, FL

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- Apalachicola spends 24.4% more per student than Palatka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.6% lower in Apalachicola than in Palatka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apalachicola had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Palatka
 Palatka, FLApalachicola, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,386$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,170  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,010$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews
Helene · Palatka, FL
Country Quiet
Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Allie · Oak Ridge, TN
thinking about retiring in palatka
Over 10 years ago

Would love to hear your views on life in  More

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Ron · East Palatka, FL
On the rise
Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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Reviews for Apalachicola    3 Reviews
glen · Melbourne, FL
recreation
Over 18 years ago

lots of beach  More

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Kathy · Apalachicola, FL
Correction to sales tax
Over 18 years ago

Apalachicola/Franklin County Florida now has a 7% sales tax. (1% increase to go to  More

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Michael · Eastpoint, FL
Apalachicola, FL
Over 20 years ago

Laid back; uncrowded; two traffic signals in county. Wonderful beaches. Fresh local seafood. Low  More

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