2025 Compare Cities Education:
Troy, NY vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 47.0% less per student than Troy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.7% higher in Golden than in Troy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 9.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Troy
 Troy, NYGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,103  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Troy    6 Reviews

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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I've lived in Troy for 17 years and love it more than ever. I was initially attracted by its handsome industrial-era architecture, walkable downtown and budding arts  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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