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Farmington, NM vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise spends 15.2% less per student than Farmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% higher in Surprise than in Farmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Farmington

Education
 Farmington, NMSurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,458$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,950$8,653$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,092$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1318.2416.23
 Students per Librarian75623484573
 Students per Counselor431718530
 Grade School Educ.2.5%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%4.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.6%93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%26.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.13.9%10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.8%30.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.8%8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%1.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 6 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  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 FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO
87401 87402
ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387

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