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Golden, CO vs Castle Pines, CO

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- Castle Pines spends 4.6% less per student than Golden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% higher in Castle Pines than in Golden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Castle Pines had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Golden
 Golden, COCastle Pines, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,699$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,132$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9144573
 Students per Counselor233  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.2%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 Castle Pines    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Great place to  More

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The weather in this part of CO is absolutely wonderful. This is largely due to the altitude and lack of humidity. It can be 32 degrees and not feel cold. One day may  More

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