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Golden, CO vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta spends 22.2% more per student than Golden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.2% lower in Alpharetta than in Golden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Golden
 Golden, COAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5704573
 Students per Counselor233  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
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 11 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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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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