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Ouray, CO vs Black Mountain, NC

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Highlights
- Black Mountain spends 32.5% less per student than Ouray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.9% higher in Black Mountain than in Ouray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Black Mountain had 5.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ouray
 Ouray, COBlack Mountain, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,129$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3634573
 Students per Counselor132  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
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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Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

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