2025 Compare Cities Education:
Salem, NJ vs Riverton, UT

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Highlights
- Riverton spends 51.2% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 82.3% higher in Riverton than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Riverton had 17.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, NJRiverton, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,496  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,182$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21914573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

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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Reviews for Riverton    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Riverton has a great view of the mountains to both the East and West. It has a small town feel, but you are in close proximity to a number of major retail stores. The  More

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