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

Change Cities
Highlights
- Westfield spends 18.5% more per student than Potomac.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% lower in Westfield than in Potomac. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Westfield had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Potomac
 Potomac, MDWestfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,697  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12834573
 Students per Counselor292  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.83.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree14.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Potomac

Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Westfield


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.