2025 Compare Cities Education:
Golden, CO vs Garland, TX

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Highlights
- Garland spends 1.0% less per student than Golden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.8% lower in Garland than in Golden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Garland had 18.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Golden
 Golden, COGarland, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9714573
 Students per Counselor233  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Garland    16 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a  More

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Over 12 years ago

We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

Too  More

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