2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hackensack, NJ vs Somerville, NJ

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- Somerville spends 5.3% less per student than Hackensack.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.8% lower in Somerville than in Hackensack. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerville had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hackensack
 Hackensack, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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