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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Marion, IL

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- Marion spends 7.4% more per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.2% lower in Marion than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 12.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMarion, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,089$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,805$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock49244573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews
Ryan · Stow, OH
0 stars for a 0 class redneck town
Over 5 years ago

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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karma · Defuniak Springs, FL
DeFuniak Springs FL - part of Walton County -
Over 13 years ago

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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liz  · Defuniak Springs, FL
half dead people
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 Marion    2 Reviews
Rosalyn · Ogden, UT
crime
Over 11 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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josh · Marion, IL
marion growth ideas
Over 19 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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