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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Lumberton, NC

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- Lumberton spends 19.2% less per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.7% lower in Lumberton than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lumberton had 4.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLLumberton, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,843$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,867$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6294573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%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 Lumberton    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

In 2016, there were 393 violent crimes in Lumberton. Residents there, based on the FBI data, have a 1 in 55 chance of being raped, assaulted or killed. It’s the most  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lumberton is great for older professionals , and people who enjoy a slow pace. It is not a place for african americans who want to start a life. The night life is boring  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lumberton is located on I-95 about 20 miles north of the South Carolina line and about 75 miles from the Atlantic coastline. During the summer the typical high  More

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