2026 Compare Cities Education:
Denver, CO vs Garland, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Garland spends 20.2% less per student than Denver.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.7% higher in Garland than in Denver. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Garland had 13.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Denver
 Denver, COGarland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,519  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9714573
 Students per Counselor411  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Denver    470 Reviews

During my 25 years in Denver, I’ve witnessed trends found in other metro areas: homeless camps, panhandlers, worsening traffic, increased crime and rapidly appreciating  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in the Denver area for about eight years now. Moved here for college planning to get out as soon as I was done with college, and predictably got stuck  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in the city since I was born (1998) and I just was ready to get out. I'm a Denver native and I am ashamed of my city. I moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Denver

Reviews for Garland    16 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Too  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Garland


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.