2025 Compare Cities Education:
Homer, AK vs Ouray, CO

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Highlights
- Ouray spends 3.6% less per student than Homer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.0% lower in Ouray than in Homer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ouray had 2.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Homer
 Homer, AKOuray, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,960$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,193  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3384573
 Students per Counselor432  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 18 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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