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Grand Junction, CO vs Dripping Springs, TX

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- Dripping Springs spends 7.2% less per student than Grand Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% lower in Dripping Springs than in Grand Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dripping Springs had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Junction
 Grand Junction, CODripping Springs, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,040$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,210  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7124573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Dripping Springs    5 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Priced out of Austin and moved to Dripping  More

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Right now we have the best principal, Mrs. Tricia Hassell at our school! She is the most positive, upbeat and loving principal our school has ever had! She has made such  More

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The principal of Dripping Springs Elementary School, Mrs. Hassell, is an amazing person and educator. She always makes her decisions based on what is best for kids and  More

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