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Winslow, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise spends 16.2% less per student than Winslow.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Surprise than in Winslow. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 13.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winslow
 Winslow, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,062  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor510  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.8.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Winslow    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We moved here from San Diego, CA. There was massive culture shock, that took more than a year to overcome. The weather runs to extremes, with sub-zero winter  More

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Over 13 years ago

We had to move here for my husbands job ( In Joseph City) and it is the worst place I've ever been to. The crime is ridiculous. There are a bunch of drunks and druggies  More

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Over 13 years ago

There are two grocery stores so not much selection for pricing. Registration for your vehicle is astronomical! Don't get me started on tickets. This town is one giant  More

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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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