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Bel Air South, MD vs Salem, NJ

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Highlights
- Salem spends 39.5% more per student than Bel Air South.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.3% lower in Salem than in Bel Air South. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 16.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bel Air South
 Bel Air South, MDSalem, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,407$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,867  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9724573
 Students per Counselor366  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Bel Air South    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Climate here is variable winters range from mild to harsh. Some winters we see hardly any snow and mild temps and then others it's very cold and moderate  More

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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The city of Salem leaves a lot to be desired, in any category. The climate is usually bitterly cold, but snow-free in the winter. The summer is humid and hot. The  More

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