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Perth Amboy, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- South Plainfield spends 0.0% less per student than Perth Amboy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in South Plainfield than in Perth Amboy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- South Plainfield had 32.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Perth Amboy
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

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Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  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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