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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Sebastian, FL

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- Sebastian spends 9.6% less per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% lower in Sebastian than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sebastian had 12.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,022$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,034$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8684573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.6%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.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Sebastian    13 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have lived here peacefully, but when there was a problem, the SPD doesn't want to help. Wouldn't recommend living here, especially if small children are concerned!   More

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Over 12 years ago

This is an update to my "I prefer it" submission of 2/15/2011. After four and half years I am moving but not because there is anything particularly wrong with  More

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Over 12 years ago

I stand by my rather positive review posted on 2/15/2011. However, I am about to leave for a region with four seasons and three dimensions. This is an ideal place for  More

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