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Metuchen, NJ vs Elizabeth, NJ

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- Elizabeth spends 6.5% more per student than Metuchen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.9% higher in Elizabeth than in Metuchen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Elizabeth had 21.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Metuchen
 Metuchen, NJElizabeth, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12834573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock15.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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Bhavesh · Elizabeth, NJ
Good town to be in near NYC Metro
Over 14 years ago

One of the best available transportation near metro NYC, Train to NYC, NEWARK, as well as plenty of Cab services to NEWARK Liberty Airport, plus NJ Transit Buses for  More

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