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Sparta, NJ vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin spends 62.5% less per student than Sparta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 62.7% higher in Destin than in Sparta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sparta
 Sparta, NJDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$23,523  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor266  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Sparta    7 Reviews

I lived in Sparta for 28 years and only moved away because I retired. Both our daughters went through the entire school system and received a great education. In the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Sparta is a wonderful place to raise a family. Sparta has a lot of organized activities plus an abundance of year- round outdoor activites. It has a number of private  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have enjoyed living in Sparta. It is an aesthetically pleasing area, nice lakes, good restaurants, a very good library and small town atmosphere. It lacks continuing  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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