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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Grapevine, TX

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Highlights
- Grapevine spends 7.4% more per student than Highlands Ranch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.6% lower in Grapevine than in Highlands Ranch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grapevine had 4.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Highlands Ranch
 Highlands Ranch, COGrapevine, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,644$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,972$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.62  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8894573
 Students per Counselor279  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%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 Grapevine    10 Reviews

Grapevine is located minutes from DFW Airport, and only 30-45 minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth. In 2018 Grapevine will become a stop on the commuter rail, allowing for  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in the small city of Grapevine, TX for 5 out of the 6 years I lived in the DFW area. Things I like about it: safe community, quiet, schools are rated well  More

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Over 16 years ago

I know there are many benefits to big city living... I just don't like them for settling down, that's all... I came to visit my son & ended up staying for several months  More

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