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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Paterson, NJ vs Jackson, TN

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- Jackson spends 59.2% less per student than Paterson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.9% higher in Jackson than in Paterson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 15.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Paterson
 Paterson, NJJackson, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,550$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,845  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,549$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6514573
 Students per Counselor326  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Paterson    1 Reviews
EMILIANO · Fort Lee, VA
crime rate
Over 20 years ago

your murder rate for paterson,n j is lower than what the fbi reported .petersburg is higher than what the fbi  More

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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews
Chris · Jackson, TN
you've been warned
Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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Aaron · Jackson, TN
Great place to live and raise a family
Over 6 years ago

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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John · Jackson, TN
hot and humid west TN
Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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