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Poway, CA vs Plainsboro, NJ

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Highlights
- Plainsboro spends 34.2% more per student than Poway.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 46.3% lower in Plainsboro than in Poway. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Plainsboro had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Poway
 Poway, CAPlainsboro, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock32.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.9%1.5%
Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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Reviews for Plainsboro    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

My wife Rosanne and I have lived in Plainsboro for nearly 30 years. We have raised our three children here. WE LOVE IT!!! The schools are great, the community is  More

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We've lived in several different parts of the country, and when we found out we were moving to NJ due to my husband's new job, we bought into the stereotype and thought,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Plainsboro is clean, safe and quiet with excellent schools, affordable housing and good jobs  More

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