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Carefree, AZ vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside spends 44.8% more per student than Carefree.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.1% higher in Riverside than in Carefree. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Riverside had 17.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Carefree
 Carefree, AZRiverside, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock249534573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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