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Paradise Valley, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise spends 0.0% less per student than Paradise Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Surprise than in Paradise Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Paradise Valley
 Paradise Valley, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree16.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Paradise Valley    1 Reviews
Mel · Paradise Valley, AZ
Town of Paradise Valley Arizona
Over 9 years ago

In addition to some of the best climate, other than months of mid June through mid October, we have many hiking, tennis, and golf opportunities. Sky Harbor airport is  More

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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

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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

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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

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