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Sterling, VA vs Jefferson, NJ

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- Jefferson spends 41.9% more per student than Sterling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.4% lower in Jefferson than in Sterling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jefferson had 19.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sterling
 Sterling, VAJefferson, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,345$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,682$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6854573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff. In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On  More

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