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Telluride, CO vs Afton, WY

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- Afton spends 7.4% less per student than Telluride.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.3% higher in Afton than in Telluride. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Afton had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Telluride
 Telluride, COAfton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,727  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2584573
 Students per Counselor210  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Telluride    1 Reviews

Affordable housing means something different in Telluride than most other places in the country. Here the Town subsidizes housing down to be affordable for purchase by  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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