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Murphy, TX vs Destrehan, LA

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- Destrehan spends 21.5% more per student than Murphy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.8% lower in Destrehan than in Murphy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destrehan had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphy
 Murphy, TXDestrehan, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,108$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3814573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Murphy    2 Reviews
Charles · Murphy, TX
Amazing small town
Over 4 years ago

Absolutely love the small town feel but at the same time the ease of in and out and access to everything I need close by. Wonderful people and amazing shopping, food,  More

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Bp · Plano, TX
Murphy TX
Over 19 years ago

Up and coming town next to  More

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Reviews for Destrehan    2 Reviews
Jeremy  · Destrehan, LA
More Laid-back Country Feel in Destrehan
Over 18 years ago

If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, then Destrehan is a great place to look. The crime is significantly lower, and the schools are the best in  More

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wayne · Columbus, GA
Crime Rate In Destrehan, La.
Over 20 years ago

We are being transferred to the New Orleans area and are thinking about buying a home in Destrehan, specifically in Ormand Subdivision. Destrehan is approximately 20  More

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