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Carbondale, CO vs Sheridan, WY

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Highlights
- Sheridan spends 36.9% more per student than Carbondale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.1% lower in Sheridan than in Carbondale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sheridan had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Carbondale
 Carbondale, COSheridan, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,832$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,834  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,884$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock1924573
 Students per Counselor214  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Carbondale    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The economy in Carbondale Colorado is challenging to say the least. One glance at the demographics says it all: $1.5M median home, 83% appreciation, and a $58K median  More

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Reviews for Sheridan    20 Reviews

I've lived in Sheridan for over sixty years. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone. Too big now. Too  More

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Sheridan was a great place to be a kid--outdoor opportunities, very little crime, and a strong sense of community. The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

Rich yuppie town, a tourist trap, intolerant, people, the Police are the worst, as are the Judges. I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of  More

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