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Sebring, FL vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville spends 9.2% more per student than Sebring.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Gainesville than in Sebring. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 17.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sebring
 Sebring, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,727  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor942  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Sebring    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

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We had recently retired and spent winter 2014 here in our RV, our previous winter was in Phoenix area. As full time RVers we did not have a home up north. Before leaving  More

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In 1992 I found the most beautiful 20 acres in the US...I was blessed with a spring well of pure water....My horses were born on the land..I just had no idea how  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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