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Scotch Plains, NJ vs Garwood, NJ

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- Garwood spends 0.0% less per student than Scotch Plains.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Garwood than in Scotch Plains. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Garwood had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Scotch Plains
 Scotch Plains, NJGarwood, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12834573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%1.5%
Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Over 11 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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Reviews for Garwood    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Garwood is my favorite town in New Jersey. Less than one square mile of pure heaven. The capital of Garwood is 7-11. I have never been to any convenience store that can  More

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