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Winter Haven, FL vs Sebastian, FL

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- Sebastian spends 0.3% more per student than Winter Haven.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.8% lower in Sebastian than in Winter Haven. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sebastian had 6.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winter Haven
 Winter Haven, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,022$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,977  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,034$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8684573
 Students per Counselor436  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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Reviews for Sebastian    13 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have lived here peacefully, but when there was a problem, the SPD doesn't want to help. Wouldn't recommend living here, especially if small children are concerned!   More

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Over 12 years ago

This is an update to my "I prefer it" submission of 2/15/2011. After four and half years I am moving but not because there is anything particularly wrong with  More

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Over 12 years ago

I stand by my rather positive review posted on 2/15/2011. However, I am about to leave for a region with four seasons and three dimensions. This is an ideal place for  More

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