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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Tacoma, WA

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- Tacoma spends 50.7% more per student than DeFuniak Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% higher in Tacoma than in DeFuniak Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tacoma had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to DeFuniak Springs
 DeFuniak Springs, FLTacoma, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,172  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor615  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 4 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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