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Salem, SC vs Fairhope, AL

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- Fairhope spends 15.2% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.7% higher in Fairhope than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairhope had 17.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, SCFairhope, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,115  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,183$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.78  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6014573
 Students per Counselor386  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews
Laura · Manorville, NY
Paradise awaits in this hidden gem
Over 6 years ago

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

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Steve · Seattle, WA
Mediocre Southern Burg
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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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews
J · Fairhope, AL
Very liberal small town
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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John · Cameron Park, CA
Review for liberals and conservatives
Over 4 years ago

We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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pamela · Fairhope, AL
general all aroung quality of life
Over 13 years ago

Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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