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River Edge, NJ vs Pompton Lakes, NJ

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- Pompton Lakes spends 3.8% more per student than River Edge.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Pompton Lakes than in River Edge. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pompton Lakes had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to River Edge
 River Edge, NJPompton Lakes, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,834$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,123$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16164573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for River Edge    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Over 19 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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Reviews for Pompton Lakes    3 Reviews

Pompton Lakes is a great town, the school system is very good, the people are nice, but the property taxes are going through the roof. It is very difficult , for  More

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Over 13 years ago

As in most of Northern Jersey,we have very little major crimes-most are petty crimes or drug related  More

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Over 19 years ago

Friendly environment in New Jersey? It is possible. I have come like this town. Great neighbors and close proximity to New York and Pennsylvania. However, the taxes are  More

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