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Kentucky, KS vs Salem, NJ

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- Salem spends 57.8% more per student than Kentucky.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% lower in Salem than in Kentucky. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 16.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kentucky
 Kentucky, KSSalem, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,407$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,199  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9724573
 Students per Counselor291  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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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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