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West Yellowstone, MT vs Ouray, CO

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Highlights
- Ouray spends 18.4% more per student than West Yellowstone.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.0% lower in Ouray than in West Yellowstone. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ouray had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Yellowstone
 West Yellowstone, MTOuray, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,960$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,384  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3384573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for West Yellowstone    1 Reviews

I have been reviewing crime stats for my area and I just don't understand how we can be rated as high as we are. I live 30miles from the west gate to Yellowstone  More

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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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