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Shawnee, KS vs Westfield, NJ

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- Westfield spends 68.1% more per student than Shawnee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% lower in Westfield than in Shawnee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Westfield had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Shawnee
 Shawnee, KSWestfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,650  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12834573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Shawnee    3 Reviews

Shawnee, KS is a great place to raise a family -- great schools, lots of ball parks and gyms,lots of great families. Great accessibility to highways, can get to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Good schools, lots of ammenities, shopping, but a bit expensive on the area  More

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Over 19 years ago

Don't overlook Shawnee. Homes are a relative bargain compared to Leawood and Overland Park. Really nice homes for a fraction of the East Coast or West Coast prices.  More

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Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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