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Murphys, CA vs Colfax, CA

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- Colfax spends 9.1% more per student than Murphys.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.7% lower in Colfax than in Murphys. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Colfax had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphys
 Murphys, CAColfax, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,450  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,990$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.59  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock180574573
 Students per Counselor957  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Murphys    2 Reviews
NORMAN · Murphys, CA
Hot Summers
Over 17 years ago

First I should say that Murphys elevation is about 2000 feet despite what the info on this site says. The summers are hot! Very close to Central Valley of California  More

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Jean · Grand Junction, CO
cost of living
Over 19 years ago

Murphys is a quaint little town with many activities within a short driving distance but the cost of living in this part of California is high. Many Bay area residents  More

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Reviews for Colfax    1 Reviews
Dave · Colfax, CA
Quality of Life Assessment
Over 16 years ago

Foothills on western slope of Sierra Nevada Mountains, elevation 2420'. Mild winters with some snow, but above central valley fog. Summers dry and rainless, with  More

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