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Murphy, NC vs Apopka, FL

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- Apopka spends 1.6% more per student than Murphy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.0% higher in Apopka than in Murphy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apopka had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphy
 Murphy, NCApopka, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,701$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,983  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,931$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11484573
 Students per Counselor197  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Apopka    9 Reviews

We have lived here 14 years, building our home in what was once just hills and trees. It has grown to be very busy, traffic... condos.... don't get me wrong, it is a  More

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Hi - We recently moved from PA and are looking for a nice place to live that is affordable. We see many beautiful homes in Apopa with lake views and or on golf courses.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I just about fell off my chair when I saw that South Apopka only had a 4-4 on their crime rating. Obviously someone has gotten their wires crossed. We are talking  More

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