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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Farmers Branch, TX

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- Farmers Branch spends 3.7% more per student than Highlands Ranch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.8% lower in Farmers Branch than in Highlands Ranch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Farmers Branch had 15.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Highlands Ranch
 Highlands Ranch, COFarmers Branch, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.62  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9714573
 Students per Counselor279  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 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 11 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 Farmers Branch    4 Reviews

Lived along Webb Chapel/Valley View area, nice house, property taxes out of control but the biggest danger is the speeding up and down Webb Chapel/ Josey/Valley View,   More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Farmers Branch for two years. The amenities include a recreation and fitness center, a water park, a dog park, a farmers market, holiday celebrations, a  More

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This city is unbelievable. Farmers Branch can care less about human beings who were not born in the USA. They are people just like us who wants a chance at a better life  More

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