2025 Compare Cities Education:
Potomac, MD vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 25.6% more per student than Potomac.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.3% lower in Princeton than in Potomac. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Potomac
 Potomac, MDPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,697  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor292  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.83.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree14.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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