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Amarillo, TX vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 10.1% more per student than Amarillo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.4% higher in Golden than in Amarillo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 12.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Amarillo

Education
 Amarillo, TXGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,088$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,403$11,223$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,864$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7516.2816.23
 Students per Librarian5846574573
 Students per Counselor358233530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%3.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.4%95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%14.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.3%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.5%21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%3.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%5.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 5 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 10 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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ZIPS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS
79109, 79107, 79106, 79118, 79110, 79108, 79119, 79103, 79102, 79124, 14 total
ZIPS IN GOLDEN, COLORADO
80401 80419

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