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Ouray, CO vs Basalt, CO

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- Basalt spends 12.3% less per student than Ouray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.6% higher in Basalt than in Ouray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Basalt had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ouray
 Ouray, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,754$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,336$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17374573
 Students per Counselor132  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews
Mark · Ouray, CO
Beautiful little town
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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carol · York, NE
beautifull town
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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Reviews for Basalt    1 Reviews
Kelly · Basalt, CO
Overall a fantastic place to live!
Over 17 years ago

Great place to live. Housing is pricey, but I wouldn't trade it for Aspen, which is only 17 miles away (and of course much more pricey). Most people in Basalt are full  More

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