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2026 Compare Cities Education:
West Miami, FL vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 16.6% less per student than West Miami.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% lower in Destin than in West Miami. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 10.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Miami
 West Miami, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,524  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Reviews for West Miami    1 Reviews
douglas · Miami, FL
Wonderful weather,quaint little town within a city
Over 20 years ago

We have the greatest climate in the USA.I live in a very safe,quiet town. We also have some of the worst traffic anywhere.We have THE RUDEST DRIVERS & THE WORST  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews
Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 4 years ago

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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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 5 years ago

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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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 7 years ago

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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