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Surprise, AZ vs Depoe Bay, OR

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- Depoe Bay spends 33.6% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.5% lower in Depoe Bay than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Depoe Bay had 5.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise
 Surprise, AZDepoe Bay, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,116$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,264$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6504573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Depoe Bay    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Quiet place, small main street. Great fish and chips at Gracie's Sea Hag, nice sea wall and view, good whale  More

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Over 17 years ago

Individuals that live in Depoe Bay are used to a certain quality of life. Attitude is a huge factor. Here in Depoe Bay, the suits and briefcases of a large portion of  More

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