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Hershey, PA vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 25.0% less per student than Hershey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Golden than in Hershey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 8.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hershey

Education
 Hershey, PAGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$11,223$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8416.2816.23
 Students per Librarian10046574573
 Students per Counselor390233530
 Grade School Educ.8.8%0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%3.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.3%95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%14.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.8%5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.8%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.3%21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.5%3.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.3%5.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Hershey    3 Reviews

Lived her most of my life, with a few years in locations close by. If moving to Central PA, Hershey is by far the best. It is a cute town where you will feel extremely  More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved to Hershey, PA 2 years ago and fell in love with it. It is a quaint town that hosts various community activities throughout the year. The schools are among  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live right next door to Hersheypark and there are many recreational programs within the city for  More

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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 10 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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