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Spring Valley (San Diego County), CA vs Gulf Shores, AL

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- Gulf Shores spends 20.6% less per student than Spring Valley (San Diego County).
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.7% lower in Gulf Shores than in Spring Valley (San Diego County). (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gulf Shores had 5.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Spring Valley (San Diego County)
 Spring Valley (San Diego County), CAGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,183$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Spring Valley (San Diego County)    2 Reviews

Pros: -one of the last places in San Diego county that's actually still somewhat affordable. -Gas and rent are cheaper -Close access to Walmart's, Ross's, and other  More

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Great weather for outdoor enthusiasts. It's not always 70 degrees outside; we do have seasons; they are just more subtle. The inland areas can get pretty warm during  More

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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