2025 Compare Cities Education:
Westfield, NJ vs Howell, NJ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Howell spends 6.0% more per student than Westfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.8% lower in Howell than in Westfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Howell had 3.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Westfield
 Westfield, NJHowell, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,780$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11774573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Westfield

Reviews for Howell    4 Reviews

It's a nice place to visit but living here is not that nice! Taxes are outrageous. Schools have a great reputation but they lack education. Superintendent and  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Howell has grown into a snobs town. Taxes are extremely high since school super cares more about her salary and teachers' salary. Schools have a decent reputation, but  More

   |    Reply

I was thrilled when I moved here almost 11 years ago. People seemed nice and the place was safe. People are not nice! There was an influx of New Yorkers and along came  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Howell


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.