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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Gatlinburg, TN

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Highlights
- Gatlinburg spends 1.2% more per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.5% lower in Gatlinburg than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gatlinburg had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLGatlinburg, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,468$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3124573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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

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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 Gatlinburg    9 Reviews

Family friendly, three different streets that you could visit for shopping, and amusement parks. Spend less on your room because there is plenty to do  More

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Over 2 years ago

We moved to Gatlinburg from Hawaii and fill like we live in heaven, it’s so beautiful and friendly, I hope to live a long life  More

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Over 5 years ago

Gatlinburg is one of the best and most beautiful places I have ever lived in my 60 years of life  More

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