2026 Compare Cities Education:
Alpine, TX vs Ouray, CO

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Highlights
- Ouray spends 3.0% more per student than Alpine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.2% lower in Ouray than in Alpine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ouray had 14.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alpine
 Alpine, TXOuray, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,960$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,630  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3384573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Alpine    1 Reviews

This is a geographically beautiful place. With Sul Ross University here you would expect a more educated population. Sadly, this town is dominated by law enforcement and  More

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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 3 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 17 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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