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Newton, NJ vs Norristown, PA

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Highlights
- Norristown spends 13.3% less per student than Newton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.9% higher in Norristown than in Newton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Norristown had 9.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Newton

Education
 Newton, NJNorristown, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$26,363$22,858$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$23,523$18,843$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$13,826$12,188$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.6413.2916.23
 Students per Librarian8664234573
 Students per Counselor266301530
 Grade School Educ.3.6%6.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%9.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.4%83.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%16.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.4%8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.7%22.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.8%7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.5%0.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

newton is not like it used to be. i grew up in newton and moved away for a long time. i moved back, and even though some of the small town charm is still here. i've  More

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We have lived in Newton for the last 30+ years and things have changed quite a bit. Sussex county was an alternative to Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties, but this is  More

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Over 18 years ago

If your going to live in Northern New Jersey, Sussex County is your best option. Hudson County is the most overcrowded area of the entire state. Passaic and Essex  More

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Reviews for Norristown    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

No review yet, rather a preview: We are looking to relocate from Hong Kong to Philadelphia or its environs and, via Internet sources, we get the impression that  More

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Keep an eye out here for news of the(10 sound stage) Movie Studio coming to Norristown. Norristown Real Estate values are on the rise(Zillow.com)and may go even higher,  More

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ZIPS IN NEWTON, NEW JERSEY
07860
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19401

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