2025 Compare Cities Education:
DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Dowagiac, MI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Dowagiac spends 2.6% less per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% higher in Dowagiac than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dowagiac had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,876$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,011$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5014573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Defuniak Springs

Reviews for Dowagiac    6 Reviews

If you have completed higher education and need a good paying job, keep looking for a place to live. You will not be happy there. Additionally, the data on Dowagiac  More

   |    Reply

Beware of this community. The mayor has held office for over 30 years and has no intentions of letting go of the title along with the city council. As a resident of SWMI  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I'm originally from Dowagiac but left in the late 70's. Been back a time or two and finally 5 yrs. ago moved back. I love Dowagiac. You have 4 distinct seasons,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Dowagiac


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.