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Bedford, VA vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 2.8% less per student than Bedford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.4% higher in Golden than in Bedford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 13.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bedford
 Bedford, VAGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,267  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor291  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 17 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 19 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  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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