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Bethlehem, PA vs Pompton Lakes, NJ

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- Pompton Lakes spends 26.7% more per student than Bethlehem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% lower in Pompton Lakes than in Bethlehem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pompton Lakes had 6.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethlehem
 Bethlehem, PAPompton Lakes, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,834$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,441  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,123$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16164573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Over 15 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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Over 15 years ago

very healthy  More

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Reviews for Pompton Lakes    3 Reviews

Pompton Lakes is a great town, the school system is very good, the people are nice, but the property taxes are going through the roof. It is very difficult , for  More

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Over 13 years ago

As in most of Northern Jersey,we have very little major crimes-most are petty crimes or drug related  More

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Over 19 years ago

Friendly environment in New Jersey? It is possible. I have come like this town. Great neighbors and close proximity to New York and Pennsylvania. However, the taxes are  More

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