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Amherst, NH vs Salem, IN

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- Salem spends 28.4% less per student than Amherst.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.4% higher in Salem than in Amherst. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 15.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Amherst
 Amherst, NHSalem, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,085$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,747  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,930$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4034573
 Students per Counselor220  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%1.5%
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Karrinne · Salem, IN
Small town living with comforts of city life nearb
Over 18 years ago

Salem is a rural community which has grown tremendously in the past thirty years, although still very much a small town. Most people may not actually KNOW you, but will  More

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