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Surprise, AZ vs Dakota Dunes, SD

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- Dakota Dunes spends 50.6% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.0% lower in Dakota Dunes than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dakota Dunes had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise
 Surprise, AZUnited States, SD
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
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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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