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Apex, NC vs Morristown, NJ

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Highlights
- Morristown spends 118.2% more per student than Apex.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.9% lower in Morristown than in Apex. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morristown had 7.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Apex
 Apex, NCMorristown, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,345$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,531  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,682$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6854573
 Students per Counselor300  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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Reviews for Morristown    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Morristown has great stores and restaurants. We love the easy access to NYC (50 minute train ride). Cost of living is pretty high (due to taxes) and the weather can be  More

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Hello all, I am new here was asked to comment on my area of the planet where I have lived for the last 12 years. Morristown is the county seat of Morris County. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Morristown has a great variety of opportunities in many ways. A close 50 minute commute to Manhattan, it is very metropolitan while also has the best of suburban and  More

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