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Pompton Lakes, NJ vs River Edge, NJ

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- River Edge spends 3.7% less per student than Pompton Lakes.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% higher in River Edge than in Pompton Lakes. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- River Edge had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pompton Lakes
 Pompton Lakes, NJRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,845  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,557$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor326  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Pompton Lakes    3 Reviews
Barry · Pompton Lakes, NJ
great town, high property taxes
Over 11 years ago

Pompton Lakes is a great town, the school system is very good, the people are nice, but the property taxes are going through the roof. It is very difficult , for  More

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Walt · Pompton Lakes, NJ
Crime
Over 13 years ago

As in most of Northern Jersey,we have very little major crimes-most are petty crimes or drug related  More

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Shawn · Pompton Lakes, NJ
Cute town
Over 19 years ago

Friendly environment in New Jersey? It is possible. I have come like this town. Great neighbors and close proximity to New York and Pennsylvania. However, the taxes are  More

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Reviews for River Edge    2 Reviews
Carlota · River Edge, NJ
Van Saun Park
Over 18 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Elaine · River Edge, NJ
Going for your lungs
Over 19 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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