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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Alpharetta spends 28.1% more per student than Highlands Ranch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.7% lower in Alpharetta than in Highlands Ranch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alpharetta had 2.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Highlands Ranch

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 Highlands Ranch, COAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,699$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,748$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,132$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.6213.816.23
 Students per Librarian9145704573
 Students per Counselor279397530
 Grade School Educ.0.5%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%1.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.8%96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%12.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.1%4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.8%70.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.19.1%21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%5.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.9%2.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 5 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 5 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 7 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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ZIPS IN HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO
80126 80129 80130
ZIPS IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
30005 30009

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