2025 Compare Cities Education:
Payson, AZ vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 3.2% more per student than Payson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% lower in Golden than in Payson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Payson
 Payson, AZGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,337  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor787  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  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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