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Surprise, AZ vs Waynesville, MO

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- Waynesville spends 20.0% more per student than Surprise.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.2% lower in Waynesville than in Surprise. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waynesville had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Surprise
 Surprise, AZWaynesville, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,678$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,054$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3864573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
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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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Reviews for Waynesville    1 Reviews
Tony · Waynesville, MO
Utilities
Over 16 years ago

Utilities in Waynesville are outrageous. My bill includes, electric, water, sewer, trash pick up and gas. Our bill for the winter has been 350, 400, 450, now 500. In  More

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