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Reading, PA vs Paulsboro, NJ

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Highlights
- Paulsboro spends 15.6% more per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.1% lower in Paulsboro than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Paulsboro had 25.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading

Education
 Reading, PAPaulsboro, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,007$20,825$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807$18,565$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,438$10,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6711.7216.23
 Students per Librarian42412394573
 Students per Counselor346300530
 Grade School Educ.13.1%1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%9.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.71.5%89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%16.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.0%11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%16.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.1%1.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%0.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%0.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Paulsboro    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Though this relatively small industrial town has significant "cons", an important "pro" is that the homes are priced significantly lower than comparable properties in  More

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Over 12 years ago

We bought our home in Paulsboro, NJ in 2002 because, at that time, the cost of homes in Philly PA had risen above our budget in those neighborhood in which we were  More

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ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611
ZIPS IN PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY
08066

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