2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lebanon, TN vs Salem, SC

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Highlights
- Salem spends 6.1% more per student than Lebanon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.2% lower in Salem than in Lebanon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 11.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lebanon
 Lebanon, TNSalem, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,306$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,683  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,061$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3594573
 Students per Counselor476  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Lebanon    5 Reviews

I have lived here in Lebanon, TN for over 11 years and love it. Though it is now in a growing boom it is still a great place to be. Prices on homes seem to be fairly  More

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Take it for what it is worth but in my opinion Lebanon is perfect for me. I live outside the city limits, the school system may not be 5 stars but believe me it is not  More

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Over 16 years ago

Old Hickory Lake ~ quiet, laid back, nice  More

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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

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

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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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