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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago spends 79.8% more per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.5% lower in Chicago than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews

I've had to drive through this town on several road trip and there is nothing to do here except Wal Mart. No Class, no education, no worth while attractions. Just a  More

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DeFuniak Springs, FL at first glance is not a bad town. But make sure you do some research on the crime here. The people are nice at face value, but don't let them fool  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have lived here for two years and it is the worst two years of my life. Our house is for sale, we just can't take these ignorant and backward people. Walmart is  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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