2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bethlehem, PA vs Westfield, NJ

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- Westfield spends 14.7% more per student than Bethlehem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% lower in Westfield than in Bethlehem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Westfield had 10.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethlehem
 Bethlehem, PAWestfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,441  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12834573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%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 Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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