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Benicia, CA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise spends 24.4% less per student than Benicia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.7% lower in Surprise than in Benicia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 2.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Benicia

Education
 Benicia, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,968$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346$8,653$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,685$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio2318.2416.23
 Students per Librarian625323484573
 Students per Counselor867718530
 Grade School Educ.1.2%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%4.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.0%93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.6%26.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.4%10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.2%30.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.4%8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%1.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.2%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Benicia    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Formerly an out of the way set of signs on the freeways noticed on the way out of town, with a reputation for refineries, Benicia has transformed over the years into a  More

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i've lived lots of places and benicia is by far the worst. th kist here (12-20) are jerks, they jump infront of cars, run around the stores like crazy people and are  More

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I'm a Californian who doesn't like cars, traffic or driving. That's why I moved to Benicia, so I could walk to work if I wanted. After work, I really don't need a car  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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ZIPS IN BENICIA, CALIFORNIA
94510
ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387

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