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Ankeny, IA vs Salem, SD

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- Salem spends 11.7% less per student than Ankeny.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.4% lower in Salem than in Ankeny. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 9.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ankeny
 Ankeny, IASalem, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,894  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17854573
 Students per Counselor362  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews
Thomas · Ankeny, IA
Life in Middle America
Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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MAGGIE · Ankeny, IA
ANKENYTOPIA
Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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MAGGIE · Ankeny, IA
"ANKENYTOPIA"
Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews
Alec · Keystone, FL
Slower pace, family oriented Salem, SD!
Over 4 years ago

We're looking forward to the slower pace, family oriented appeal of Salem SD!  More

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Alec · Keystone, FL
Welcome escape to Salem, from Florida!
Over 4 years ago

Salem is a safe, affordable, quiet place with a caring, friendly, intelligent population. Salem is close enough to Sioux Falls to not feel isolated from civilization,  More

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