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Jackson, WY vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 36.6% less per student than Jackson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.7% higher in Golden than in Jackson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jackson

Education
 Jackson, WYGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,985$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,843$11,223$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,370$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.0216.2816.23
 Students per Librarian1726574573
 Students per Counselor227233530
 Grade School Educ.2.2%0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%3.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.1%95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%14.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.6%5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.8%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.9%21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%3.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.7%5.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Jackson    13 Reviews

I live in Jackson and I can tell you for sure it sucks. I'm currently a student in college so I don't bring in any income but my husband makes about 200,000 a year.....  More

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Over 3 years ago

What a rip-off!!! I had wanted to see Jackson, Wy for many years and found it to be very snooty. The motels were outrageously expensive. The entire city is  More

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Jackson, like so many other wealthy towns, is composed of the wealthy who made their money elsewhere and those who serve them. Those who serve are actually pretty nice  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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83001
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80401 80419

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