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Surprise, AZ vs Auburn, CA

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- Auburn spends 46.7% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.3% higher in Auburn than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Auburn had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise
 Surprise, AZAuburn, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,990$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock180574573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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 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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Reviews for Auburn    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall Auburn has a good quality of life and this town still has that small town charm. Auburn is a good place to raise a family and the schools are decent. Auburn  More

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Over 7 years ago

There isnt anything for kids/ teens to do around here except go to a park thats typically filled with a bunch of druggys so i give this town a terrible rating.. sorry  More

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Over 14 years ago

Auburn is Beautiful city to live  More

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