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Morristown, NJ vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho spends 45.2% less per student than Morristown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.1% higher in Rio Rancho than in Morristown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rancho had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Morristown
 Morristown, NJRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,726  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9434573
 Students per Counselor254  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.57.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Morristown    3 Reviews

Over 11 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 17 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 Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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