2025 Compare Cities Education:
Florence, SC vs Paramus, NJ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Paramus spends 79.5% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.6% lower in Paramus than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Paramus had 6.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, SCParamus, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,557$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

   |    Reply

Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Florence

Reviews for Paramus    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My siblings and I are products of the Paramus Public School system and I am an attorney, my sister is a doctor and my brother is finishing his MBA. Many of my high  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and it is a fabulous place to live. Community oriented - great schools and great  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Paramus


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.