2025 Compare Cities Education:
Allen, TX vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 10.7% less per student than Allen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.0% higher in Golden than in Allen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Allen
 Allen, TXGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,587  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor405  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 8 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 9 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  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 11 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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