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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Canton, GA vs Salem, SC

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- Salem spends 28.9% more per student than Canton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.3% lower in Salem than in Canton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Canton
 Canton, GASalem, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,306$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,895  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,061$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3594573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Canton    9 Reviews
Claire · Canton, GA
A Great Place for Retirees
Over 7 years ago

My husband and I moved here a year ago after having lived in South Florida for the better part of our lives. We are retired and love it up here. Property taxes and  More

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Ciara · Fort Smith, AR
I Like The Amount of Activity But Too Expensive
Over 7 years ago

I lived there for almost 2 years and I loved it. Most of the places to shop for groceries and clothing are about a 10 minute walk. When I lived there the apartment I  More

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Frank · Agawam, MA
Nice affordable town
Over 12 years ago

Overall, this appears to be a nice affordable town with relatively low  More

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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews
Laura · Manorville, NY
Paradise awaits in this hidden gem
Over 6 years ago

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places to live m. Come check it  More

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Steve · Seattle, WA
Mediocre Southern Burg
Over 7 years ago

I lived in the general Salem area for a year and a half. Being a "Yankee" I was treated with either indifference or outright hostility. Things I liked were little  More

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