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Winchester, VA vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 37.5% less per student than Winchester.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.6% higher in Destin than in Winchester. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winchester
 Winchester, VADestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,017  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Winchester    17 Reviews

I have lived in Winchester for 13 years and I find the locals to be rude, unpleasant and loud. Women worse than men... that's not to say all is bad, the city has some  More

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Over 9 years ago

Worst place I have ever lived. My neighbors hate jemmy since I am not a clone. They do not respect other people's property.I put up a fence and the same day the  More

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I would have to say I agree with much of what another individual wrote: it's like going back in time or living in a place that refuses to adapt to cultural diversity.   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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