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Murphy, NC vs Young Harris, GA

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- Young Harris spends 57.2% more per student than Murphy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.6% lower in Young Harris than in Murphy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Young Harris had 4.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphy
 Murphy, NCYoung Harris, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,645$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,983  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,193$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2564573
 Students per Counselor197  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock27.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%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 Young Harris    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Ideal small town on Lake Chatuge in North Georgia Resort Adventure Area. Spectacular views of Brasstown Bald, numerous balds and ridgelines. Home to hiking, fishing,  More

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