2026 Compare Cities Education:
Fredericksburg, VA vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 5.3% less per student than Fredericksburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.6% higher in Golden than in Fredericksburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 5.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fredericksburg
 Fredericksburg, VAGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,335  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor330  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  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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