2025 Compare Cities Education:
Princeton, NJ vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Lubbock spends 49.7% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.4% higher in Lubbock than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lubbock had 10.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJLubbock, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,453$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,056$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
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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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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