2026 Compare Cities Education:
Fort Myers, FL vs Denver, CO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Denver spends 42.9% more per student than Fort Myers.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.8% lower in Denver than in Fort Myers. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Denver had 5.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fort Myers
 Fort Myers, FLDenver, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,503$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,527  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,000$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock20954573
 Students per Counselor557  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

   |    Reply

I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fort Myers

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


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.