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Somerset, NJ vs Essex Fells, NJ

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- Essex Fells spends 12.2% more per student than Somerset.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.6% higher in Essex Fells than in Somerset. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Essex Fells had 2.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Somerset
 Somerset, NJEssex Fells, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,580$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12374573
 Students per Counselor271  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Essex Fells    1 Reviews

With only 13 children per class on average, the town's Elementary school is like a little private school. Top-notch teachers in a wooded location, children get to  More

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