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Van Buren, AR vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 12.8% less per student than Van Buren.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.3% higher in Destin than in Van Buren. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 12.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Van Buren
 Van Buren, ARDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,693  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor378  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Van Buren    2 Reviews

We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city.   More

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Over 18 years ago

I don't like Arkansas. It's pretty, but the pay sucks. Taxes are very high, and so are  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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