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St. Augustine, FL vs Somerville, NJ

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Highlights
- Somerville spends 120.3% more per student than St. Augustine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.8% lower in Somerville than in St. Augustine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerville had 7.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Augustine
 St. Augustine, FLSomerville, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 5 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 20 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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