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Apex, NC vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 14.5% more per student than Apex.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% higher in Golden than in Apex. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 2.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Apex
 Apex, NCGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,531  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  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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