Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Darby, MT vs Surprise, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Surprise spends 17.8% less per student than Darby.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.5% higher in Surprise than in Darby. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 8.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Darby
 Darby, MTSurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,789  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor267  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Darby    1 Reviews
Sanford · Healdsburg, CA
Over Inflated Prices
Over 18 years ago

I have been looking for property in Darby Montana and the entire Bitteroot Valley since March of 2005. It appears that the Realtors and potential sellers have an over  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Darby

See all reviews
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews
George · Surprise, AZ
Worst cell phone reception in Az.
Over 1 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Lisa · Surprise, AZ
Wouldn't live anywhere else!
Over 5 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Chris · Surprise, AZ
Surprise Law Enforcement
Over 11 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Surprise

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Fort Collins, ColoradoBirmingham, AlabamaCompare
 Plain, WisconsinAlbany, New YorkCompare
 Rocky River, OhioCocoa Beach, FloridaCompare
 Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaNaples, FloridaCompare
 Petal, MississippiAuburn, AlabamaCompare
 Williamston, North CarolinaTaylor, MichiganCompare
 Aledo, TexasApple Valley, MinnesotaCompare
 Fort Collins, ColoradoBirmingham, AlabamaCompare
 Cranston, Rhode IslandNewberg, OregonCompare
 London, KentuckyJacksonville, FloridaCompare

Learn More About Darby, Montana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Surprise, Arizona
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.