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Sandpoint, ID vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 8.2% less per student than Sandpoint.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% higher in Destin than in Sandpoint. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 5.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sandpoint
 Sandpoint, IDDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,404  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor375  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Sandpoint    26 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Very attractive and beautiful place, definitely somewhere I would want to live. Never have I seen a nicer city, or is it a large town? Either way, gorgeous, lots to do.  More

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It's a little too sprawling in the town itself for what I'm looking for, but the surrounding and just outside of town areas are beautiful, densely green and the native  More

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I lived there in 1998 & 1999 -loved the place and its scenery, wildlife and friendly  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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