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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Newton, IA

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- Newton spends 24.7% more per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.0% lower in Newton than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Newton had 11.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLNewton, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,202$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,783$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7584573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 Newton    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Newton for over 23 years, I have seen the face of the community change. It hasn't always been good change, but the town has done much to try to make up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winters here tend to be cold, with moderate amount of snowfall, starting around Nov-Dec and reaching into Mar-April. Spring generally starts out cold, but warms quickly  More

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