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Surprise, AZ vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 22.0% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.4% lower in Payson than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise
 Surprise, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%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 Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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