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Clifton, NJ vs Plainfield, IN

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- Plainfield spends 47.7% less per student than Clifton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.5% higher in Plainfield than in Clifton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Plainfield had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Clifton
 Clifton, NJPlainfield, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,510$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,845  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,754$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6954573
 Students per Counselor326  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Plainfield    3 Reviews
Roy · Plainfield, IN
Plainfield pedestrian and bike friendly
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Plainfield 3 years now and have lived in the Indianapolis metro area since 1998. Here are the major pluses I found with this town. - Pedestrian and  More

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A.L.L. · Plainfield, IN
It's okay.
Over 8 years ago

I moved my family (husband and kids) back to IN several years ago to be closer to family. After 6 (7? - I've lost track) years, we are ready to move on. We chose  More

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Doug · Plainfield, IN
Great place for family
Over 19 years ago

I moved to Plainfield several years ago, and am really impressed by the focus on families, recreation, and values. The town has built a recreation complex that includes  More

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