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Phillipsburg, NJ vs Morristown, NJ

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- Morristown spends 3.0% more per student than Phillipsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% higher in Morristown than in Phillipsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morristown had 0.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Phillipsburg
 Phillipsburg, NJMorristown, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,345$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,835  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,682$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6854573
 Students per Counselor290  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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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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