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Ouray, CO vs Dolores, CO

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Highlights
- Dolores spends 25.4% less per student than Ouray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 63.6% higher in Dolores than in Ouray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Dolores had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ouray
 Ouray, CODolores, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,257$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9094573
 Students per Counselor132  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.6%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.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%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 Dolores    3 Reviews

Hi, I am looking for feedback about the climate here, what is the normal for humidity levels year round, is Dolores a very sunny town? Also, does it snow a lot if so  More

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I've lived here 3 years not and I can't decide if I like it or not. It is by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen, but I'm from a large city and when I can't get  More

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Dolores is a very small town of less than 900 residents, and we live on the fringes of it. If you love privacy, beautiful surroundings, and can deal with the plow bills  More

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