2025 Compare Cities Education:
Venice, FL vs Gainesville, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gainesville spends 12.9% less per student than Venice.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% lower in Gainesville than in Venice. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 21.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Venice
 Venice, FLGainesville, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,714$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,778  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,751$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4284573
 Students per Counselor406  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Venice    16 Reviews

I've have lived in Venice for 16 years. It has a large retirement population. It is a great place to live because of low traffic, low crime rate, relaxed atmosphere,  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

You gotta remember the reasons you move here. If not forced to, like having to take a job, you'll love it. But do your homework, the avg. age is 60+, so keep that in  More

   |    Reply

I love Venice! I made several visits before calling Venice home and I do not regret it one bit. The locals here are very kind. There is plenty to do (I am not of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Venice

Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

   |    Reply

I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.