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Stockton, NJ vs Chester borough, NJ

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- Chester borough spends 6.3% less per student than Stockton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.6% higher in Chester borough than in Stockton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chester borough had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Stockton
 Stockton, NJChester borough, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,345$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,031  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,682$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6854573
 Students per Counselor227  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Chester Borough    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Chester is amazing. I grew up here, and I am so grateful for that. Although now, the houses are getting quite expensive, they are gorgeous, and most are historic. The  More

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small town, lots of open space for kids to play.... schools are just okay, good neighbor and newcomer  More

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