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Murphy, NC vs Lithia Springs, GA

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Highlights
- Lithia Springs spends 7.0% less per student than Murphy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.1% higher in Lithia Springs than in Murphy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lithia Springs had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphy
 Murphy, NCLithia Springs, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,618$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,983  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,801$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3904573
 Students per Counselor197  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%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 Lithia Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I lived in Lithia Springs for almost a year. While there isn't much of a night life, Atlanta isn't too far away for weekend fun. Douglasville, which is about 10  More

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Over 17 years ago

I currently live in Lithia Springs. It's a very quiet town with little to do. However, the cost of living is exceptionable. The sales tax right now is 6% and home start  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather here changes all day everyday... I've experienced this type of weather all my life so I just keep a sweater and umbrella in my car. But I've been told it's  More

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