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Afton, WY vs Ouray, CO

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Highlights
- Ouray spends 2.9% more per student than Afton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.3% lower in Ouray than in Afton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ouray had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Afton
 Afton, WYOuray, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,960$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3384573
 Students per Counselor1232  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.41.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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