2026 Compare Cities Education:
Morristown, NJ vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 54.6% less per student than Morristown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.8% higher in Jackson than in Morristown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Morristown
 Morristown, NJJackson, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,517$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,726  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,444$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5504573
 Students per Counselor254  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.57.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Morristown    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Morristown has great stores and restaurants. We love the easy access to NYC (50 minute train ride). Cost of living is pretty high (due to taxes) and the weather can be  More

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Hello all, I am new here was asked to comment on my area of the planet where I have lived for the last 12 years. Morristown is the county seat of Morris County. The  More

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Over 18 years ago

Morristown has a great variety of opportunities in many ways. A close 50 minute commute to Manhattan, it is very metropolitan while also has the best of suburban and  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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