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Winston-Salem, NC vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton spends 135.3% more per student than Winston-Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.8% lower in Princeton than in Winston-Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 11.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winston-Salem
 Winston-Salem, NCPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor347  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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