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Glenwood Springs, CO vs Afton, WY

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- Afton spends 26.8% more per student than Glenwood Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% lower in Afton than in Glenwood Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Afton had 7.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Glenwood Springs
 Glenwood Springs, COAfton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,834  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2584573
 Students per Counselor214  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Glenwood Springs    8 Reviews
Deborah · Myrtle Creek, OR
You may think it's a good place to live
Over 9 years ago

I agree, I lived in the Roaring Fork Valley (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) for 22 years. The area is nothing more than a bunch of 'Money Mongers, liars, and thieves'. The  More

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Christopher · Glenwood Springs, CO
glenwood springs isnt at all what you think
Over 11 years ago

Glenwood springs colorado is nowhere near the best place to live, its actually one of the most anal politically incorrect places I have ever lived, the police are  More

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Marianne · Carbondale, CO
Glenwood Springs Named Most Fun Town in America
Over 13 years ago

Rand McNally named Glenwood Springs the "Most Fun Town in America" for a good reason. World's largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Caverns (one of top 10 caves in  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews
Phyllis · Afton, WY
Love Afton and Star Valley!!!!!
Over 8 years ago

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Mandy · Afton, WY
Buyer Beware!!
Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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