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Surprise, AZ vs Cave Creek, AZ

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Highlights
- Cave Creek spends 0.0% less per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Cave Creek than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cave Creek had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise

Education
 Surprise, AZCave Creek, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,564$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653$8,653$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,810$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.2418.2416.23
 Students per Librarian234823484573
 Students per Counselor718718530
 Grade School Educ.1.7%2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%1.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.5%96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%21.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.8%5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%53.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.5%14.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%8.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%2.1%1.5%

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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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Reviews for Cave Creek    5 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Beautiful homes and area with larger parcels and horse properties. Wonderful people. Low crime. Great climate except 3 months of hell heat in the summer. But you can  More

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Cave Creek is beautiful especially if you make lots of money! It has a mix of down to earth people and affluent show boaters, heavy drinkers and bikers. Very eclectic.  More

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Over 10 years ago

The drawback to living in Cave Creek are the summers. If you can leave for 3-4 months and return in the fall, Cave Creek is  More

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ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387
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