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Apopka, FL vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise spends 16.8% less per student than Apopka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.6% higher in Surprise than in Apopka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 5.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apopka
 Apopka, FLSurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,437  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Apopka    9 Reviews

We have lived here 14 years, building our home in what was once just hills and trees. It has grown to be very busy, traffic... condos.... don't get me wrong, it is a  More

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Hi - We recently moved from PA and are looking for a nice place to live that is affordable. We see many beautiful homes in Apopa with lake views and or on golf courses.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I just about fell off my chair when I saw that South Apopka only had a 4-4 on their crime rating. Obviously someone has gotten their wires crossed. We are talking  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 12 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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