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Allentown, PA vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- South Plainfield spends 11.4% more per student than Allentown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.4% lower in South Plainfield than in Allentown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- South Plainfield had 15.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Allentown

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 Allentown, PASouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student$19,712$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,267$19,112$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,777$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.112.1716.23
 Students per Librarian57914524573
 Students per Counselor329339530
 Grade School Educ.8.4%3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.0%3.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.80.6%93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%17.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.5%7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.3%41.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.8%11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%1.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 9 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 18 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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