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Murphy, TX vs Mariposa, CA

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Highlights
- Mariposa spends 12.8% more per student than Murphy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.0% higher in Mariposa than in Murphy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mariposa had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphy
 Murphy, TXMariposa, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,810$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%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.  Unlock16.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.53.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%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

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Over 19 years ago

Up and coming town next to  More

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Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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