| | Clifton, NJ | Paterson, NJ | United States |
| Expend. per Student | $25,834 | $25,834 | $15,905 |
| Educ. Expend. per Student | $20,845 | $20,845 | $13,142 |
| Instr. Expend. per Student | $12,123 | $12,123 | $7,999 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 12.38 | 12.38 | 16.23 |
| Students per Librarian | 1616 | 1616 | 4573 |
| Students per Counselor | 326 | 326 | 530 |
| Grade School Educ. | 6.6% | 13.1% | 4.8% |
| Some High School Educ. | 5.3% | 9.9% | 6.3% |
| High School Educ. | 88.1% | 77.0% | 88.9% |
| Some College Educ. | 17.0% | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| 2 yr College Grad. | 5.7% | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| 4 yr College Grad. | 33.7% | 12.5% | 33.7% |
| Masters Grad. | 7.9% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| Professional Degree | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.5% |