2026 Compare Cities Education:
El Paso, TX vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 1.7% less per student than El Paso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.0% higher in Golden than in El Paso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 17.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to El Paso
 El Paso, TXGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,583  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor366  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   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 12 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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