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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Bridgewater, VA vs Salem, VA

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- Salem spends 8.4% less per student than Bridgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is % in Salem than in Bridgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had % residents who had graduated High School compared to Bridgewater
 Bridgewater, VASalem, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,163$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,237  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,246$7,999
Pupil/Teacher Ratio 13.9716.23
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Reviews for Bridgewater    1 Reviews
Jack R · Bridgewater, VA
Town of Bridgewater, VA
Over 16 years ago

Bridgewater is a small college town in the Shenandoah Valley about 10 mi. south of Harrisonburg. With excellent public and private schools from pre-k through college  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 10 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 11 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 15 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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