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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Hayesville, NC

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- Hayesville spends 4.1% less per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.5% lower in Hayesville than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hayesville had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLHayesville, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,684$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,625$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12524573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 15 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 Hayesville    3 Reviews

Lived here since 2011 and moved from southeast Florida after years on Long Island, NY. Small towns are the "real" America. My wife and I are both immigrants and have  More

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Over 12 years ago

Healthcare is very limited compared to more populated areas. Additionally, we are located a distance from major air  More

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Over 20 years ago

Would like more information on Maggie Valley N.C. taxes, senior discounts, cost of living, state income tax, crime, climate,quality of  More

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