2025 Compare Cities Education:
Trenton, NJ vs Charlotte, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Charlotte spends 49.1% less per student than Trenton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.1% higher in Charlotte than in Trenton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlotte had 18.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Trenton
 Trenton, NJCharlotte, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,250$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11494573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Trenton

Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Charlotte


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.