2025 Compare Cities Education:
Ouray, CO vs Madison, WI

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Highlights
- Madison spends 1.8% less per student than Ouray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.8% higher in Madison than in Ouray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Madison had 2.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ouray
 Ouray, COMadison, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,641$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,988$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4344573
 Students per Counselor132  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.9%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 Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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