2026 Compare Cities Education:
Austin, TX vs South Plainfield, NJ

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Highlights
- South Plainfield spends 11.0% more per student than Austin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.2% lower in South Plainfield than in Austin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- South Plainfield had 2.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Austin
 Austin, TXSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,538  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor391  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 18 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 20 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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