2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pearl River, NY vs South Plainfield, NJ

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Highlights
- South Plainfield spends 27.2% less per student than Pearl River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.2% lower in South Plainfield than in Pearl River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- South Plainfield had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pearl River
 Pearl River, NYSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,847  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor318  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Pearl River    3 Reviews

Schools are fantastic. The safe environment allows children to flourish. The community controls its own school district and keeps it strong. Recent investment of $50  More

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I grew up in Pearl River- it is a safe, friendly town with schools top ranked in the state every year... all this and a close proximity (25 miles) to NYC... cost of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little to none. In fact, it's so low, when something does happen it seem's the whole town hear's about  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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