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North Kingstown, RI vs Salem, VA

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Highlights
- Salem spends 39.4% less per student than North Kingstown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% higher in Salem than in North Kingstown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to North Kingstown
 North Kingstown, RISalem, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,163$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,974  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,246$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7604573
 Students per Counselor404  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for North Kingstown    3 Reviews

I just moved to North Kingstown four months ago. I just called the town hall to ask the tax assessor a question and wow - what a very rude woman. From the moment she  More

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First of all it si the pot hole capital of America. It's famous for pot holes and pot heads. That's all. Problem with "underground" influence is a main  More

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There can be alot said about RI but what you will find here is a true New England town-yes, it's reserved but warm. People help one another out here and good neighbors  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 10 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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Over 14 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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