2025 Compare Cities Education:
DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Murphy, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Murphy spends 2.6% more per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.1% lower in Murphy than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Murphy had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMurphy, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,498$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,002$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7884573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%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 Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Murphy


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.