2026 Compare Cities Education:
Rome, NY vs Bethlehem, PA

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Highlights
- Bethlehem spends 10.8% less per student than Rome.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.7% higher in Bethlehem than in Rome. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bethlehem had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rome
 Rome, NYBethlehem, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,084  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,616$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6034573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Rome    5 Reviews

M · Rome, NY

Rome, NY is one of the best places to race a family ( all ages ) or live here, or camp, be a young at heart (50+to retirement , wonderful fellowships ) and / or be a  More

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Over 9 years ago

Between Lee and Rome, I spend my almost my entire schooling life here. As a kid you never really realize how bad a place might be until you come back as an adult and go  More

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Rome, NY and vicinity is located in a beautiful natural setting in Central New York. Affordable housing and cost of living is complemented by proximity to all-season  More

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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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Over 16 years ago

very healthy  More

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