2025 Compare Cities Education:
Centralia, WA vs Salem, UT

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Highlights
- Salem spends 45.4% less per student than Centralia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.1% higher in Salem than in Centralia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 13.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Centralia
 Centralia, WASalem, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,835$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,806  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,859$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock32934573
 Students per Counselor429  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Centralia    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

The old "historical" District of Centralia has a number of Antique Stores. Enjoyed getting off Interstate  More

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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Salem has lots of great recreational  More

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Developers are determined to over-build and over-populate this scenic, warm town. Crime and illegal aliens are on the increase. Lots of golf courses for those  More

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