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Jefferson, NJ vs St. James, NC

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Highlights
- St. James spends 49.1% less per student than Jefferson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.0% higher in St. James than in Jefferson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. James had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jefferson
 Jefferson, NJSt. James, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,898$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,726  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,165$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8104573
 Students per Counselor254  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff. In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On  More

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Reviews for St. James    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The weather in southeast North Carolina is generally very nice.........not too hot in the summer and not too cold in the winter. The only negative is a six month threat  More

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