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Surprise, AZ vs Hobbs, NM

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Highlights
- Hobbs spends 12.9% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% lower in Hobbs than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hobbs had 17.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise

Education
 Surprise, AZHobbs, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,564$11,926$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653$9,736$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,810$5,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.2417.0916.23
 Students per Librarian234836994573
 Students per Counselor718696530
 Grade School Educ.1.7%11.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%11.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.5%77.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%21.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.8%8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%16.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.5%5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%0.4%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 Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 14 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387
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88240

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