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Lacey, WA vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 22.2% less per student than Lacey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.6% lower in Golden than in Lacey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lacey
 Lacey, WAGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  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 11 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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