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Suffolk, VA vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Yuma spends 27.6% less per student than Suffolk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 50.0% higher in Yuma than in Suffolk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yuma had 9.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Suffolk
 Suffolk, VAYuma, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,869$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,273  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$3,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14134573
 Students per Counselor351  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Suffolk    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Don't move  More

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Over 16 years ago

I like living in Suffolk because of the smaller town feel yet having the conveniences of the larger city. We have been happy in Northern Suffolk. The schools don't seem  More

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Over 16 years ago

Suffolk is a bit difficult to describe because it is geographically the largest city in Virginia. Downtown has been slightly revitalized but I have no reason to go there  More

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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