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Palatka, FL vs Durango, CO

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- Durango spends 20.7% more per student than Palatka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% lower in Durango than in Palatka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durango had 19.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Palatka
 Palatka, FLDurango, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,980$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,170  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6464573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%1.5%
Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 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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Over 19 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 Durango    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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