2026 Compare Cities Education:
Murphy, TX vs Little Elm, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Little Elm spends 7.9% more per student than Murphy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.6% lower in Little Elm than in Murphy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Little Elm had 4.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphy
 Murphy, TXLittle Elm, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Murphy    2 Reviews

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

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Up and coming town next to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Murphy

Reviews for Little Elm    2 Reviews

Being a resident of Little Elm and also a New Home Sales Consultant with a Texas Based Builder, I also sell homes in the city of Little Elm. I can honestly admit that  More

   |    Reply

Little Elm is a suburb town about an hour north of Dallas. The main atmosphere in the town is very suburban and people are friendly. Cost of living is somewhat low  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Little Elm


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.