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Valdosta, GA vs Mary Esther, FL

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- Mary Esther spends 13.7% less per student than Valdosta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.5% higher in Mary Esther than in Valdosta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mary Esther had 8.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Valdosta
 Valdosta, GAMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,199  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.48  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor476  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Valdosta    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The people here are the poster children of "southern hospitality". Meaning they are snooty, passive aggressive, racist, judgemental,fake, people I've ever there is  More

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Finding a job in Valdosta is extremely hard unless you know someone! Trying to get some kind of medical insurance if your not working is even worse! There is no  More

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I LOVE THE TROPICAL RAINS HERE,AFTER ABOUT 20-30 MINUTES I GO OUT TO WASH MY HAIR, I AM VERY PRAYERFUL WHEN I DO IT, I NOTICED A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF THE WEATHER.  More

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Reviews for Mary Esther    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to live. Close to the Gulf of Mexico. Only problem is Highway 98. It's way too congested during certain  More

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Over 18 years ago

Mary Esther is located right outside the main entrance to Hurlburt Field. It is centered approximately 4 miles from Fort Walton Beach to the East, and 4 miles from  More

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