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Scotch Plains, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- South Plainfield spends 6.1% less per student than Scotch Plains.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% lower in South Plainfield than in Scotch Plains. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- South Plainfield had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Scotch Plains
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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