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Bloomfield, NJ vs Hightstown, NJ

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Highlights
- Hightstown spends 6.3% less per student than Bloomfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.4% lower in Hightstown than in Bloomfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hightstown had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bloomfield

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 Bloomfield, NJHightstown, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student$26,449$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272$19,715$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,580$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.6412.3616.23
 Students per Librarian123710354573
 Students per Counselor416296530
 Grade School Educ.3.5%6.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%5.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.3%88.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%11.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.0%12.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.9%37.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.8%9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.0%0.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Bloomfield    3 Reviews

Bloomfield is hit right now. With its wonderful schools, proximity to NYC, diversity and progressive vibe, Bloomfield is the ideal place to raise a family or start a  More

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I'm not originally from NJ, and chose Bloomfield after getting a job in Montclair but didn't want to pay Montclair prices for rent. Bloomfield is a cheaper alternative,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Bloomfield is a quiet town that is particularly good for commuters. There are two NJ Transit Train Stations for passengers commuting into Newark and New York Penn  More

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Reviews for Hightstown    2 Reviews

Hightstown is located in the middle between Phila and NYC and half an hour from the Jersey Shore. Theater, concerts, museums, Six Flags, historic sites, great  More

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Over 17 years ago

I don't live there. I was going to buy a home when I read this article from msn.com. I decided that the risks to the home values and tax rates was too great. Updated:  More

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